Republic v Ngatia & another (Anti-Corruption Case 14 of 2019) [2020] KEMC 7 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (3 November 2020) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 7
- Citation
- [2020] KEMC 7 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2020
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TypeAnti-Corruption CasePostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramHON. E. JUMA
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution failed to establish the case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt and resolves the lingering doubts in favour of the accused. The accused are acquitted in all charges.
Facts
Two police officers were accused of conspiracy to commit corruption and receiving bribes. The prosecution alleged that the officers conspired to receive a bribe of Kshs. 2,000 from a truck driver and received bribes of Kshs. 10,000 and Kshs. 1,500 from two other truck drivers.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established the case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to identify the accused officers
Reasoning
The court was not convinced by the prosecution's evidence, particularly regarding the identification of the accused officers and the absence of exculpatory evidence.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- 14 days right of appeal
- Cash bail refunded to depositors
- State provided with certified copies of proceedings and judgment
- Defence provided with certified copies of proceedings and judgment and a copy of the judgment upon payment of requisit charges
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act 2003
- Bribery Act No. 47 of 2016
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