Republic v Njogu & another (Criminal Case 1140 of 2012) [2017] KEMC 137 (KLR) (24 January 2017) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 137
- Citation
- [2017] KEMC 137 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 January 2017
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TypeCriminal CasePostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE
Holding
No prima facie case has been disclosed, and the defendants are found not guilty.
Facts
The prosecution alleged that John Muiruri Njogu and Joseph Wanjohi Ngahu stole 6 sheep valued at Kshs. 24,000 from G. G. Rumuruti Farm on June 28-29, 2012. The defendants denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether a prima facie case has been established by the prosecution.
- Whether the defendants were on duty during the material night of the theft.
Reasoning
The court found that there was no evidence to prove the defendants' presence during the material night of the theft and that the prosecution failed to produce crucial documents.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- Dismissal of charges against the defendants
- Acquittal of all offenses
- Discharge of sureties
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v. Kennedy Otieno & 6 Others (1998) eKLR
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