Republic v Langat (Criminal Case E034 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 644 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 644
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 644 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 January 2026
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramTA ODERA
Holding
The accused is found NOT GUILTY of murder.
Facts
The accused, Vincent Cheruiyot Langat, was charged with murder for the death of Charles Onditi Omwancha at Ramasha Trading Centre on February 19, 2019. The prosecution presented evidence of the deceased's death and the accused's presence at the scene, but the accused denied assaulting the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed an unlawful act or omission that caused the death
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought
Reasoning
The court found no direct evidence linking the accused to the assault, and the evidence presented by the prosecution was insufficient to establish the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court also noted inconsistencies in the witnesses' testimonies and the failure to call crucial witnesses.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- Security deposited as bond be released to the depositor
- 14 days Right of Appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 322(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Irene Rose Wanjira vs Republic (2016) eKLR
- Bukenya & Others v Uganda [1972] EA 549
- Rex v Kipkering Arap Koske & 2 others (1949) EACA 135
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