Republic v Ndingili (Criminal Case 21 of 2014) [2026] KEHC 23 (KLR) (8 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 23
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 23 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 January 2026
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramTM MATHEKA
Holding
The charge of murder is dismissed, the accused is acquitted
Facts
On August 4, 2019, the accused stabbed Onesmus Muendo Musau, who later died. The prosecution alleged the accused committed murder, but the defense raised doubts about the accused's presence and the weapon's connection.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the charge beyond a reasonable doubt
- Whether the accused was at the scene of the stabbing
- Whether the knife belonged to the accused
- Who was the egg seller who allegedly stabbed the deceased
Reasoning
The court found insufficient evidence to prove the accused's guilt, and any doubts must be resolved in favor of the accused.
Outcome
Acquittal
Orders
- The accused is set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Pius Jasunga S/O Akumu v Republic (1954) EACA 333
- Republic v Eligu S/O Odel & Another (1943) 10 EACA 9
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