Republic v Oyugi & another (Anti-Corruption Case 28 of 2011) [2019] KEMC 13 (KLR) (Crim) (6 September 2019) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 13
- Citation
- [2019] KEMC 13 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 September 2019
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TypeAnti-Corruption CasePostureAppeal from a previous rulingCoramFELIX KOMBO
Holding
The 2nd Accused is acquitted of both Counts 2 and 3
Facts
The 1st Accused was charged with conspiracy to commit an economic crime and the 2nd Accused with fraudulent acquisition of public property. The 1st Accused was previously found incapable of further participation due to legal insanity and is now deceased. The 2nd Accused was found ineligible for a car loan but fraudulently acquired funds.
Issues
- Insufficiency of evidence to support charges
- Legal insanity of the 1st Accused
Reasoning
The court found the evidence insufficient to establish a prima facie case against the 2nd Accused in both counts, and thus acquitted him.
Outcome
Acquittal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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