Republic v Ogolla (Criminal Appeal E066 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 7059 (KLR) (27 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7059
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 7059 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramDR KAVEDZA
The court found that the evidence of the complainant was sufficient to establish the malicious damage to the property and that the acquittal was not based on mere hearsay evidence.
Facts
The respondent was charged with malicious damage to property valued at Kshs. 191,995/- belonging to Irene Awuor Oguma. The respondent was acquitted by the Subordinate Court.
Issues
- Whether the evidence of the complainant (PW1) was sufficient to establish the malicious damage to the property
- Whether the acquittal was based on a mere hearsay evidence of a single witness
Reasoning
The court re-evaluated the evidence and concluded that the complainant's testimony was sufficient to prove the offence charged.
Outcome
Affirming the acquittal
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