Republic v Wanjiru (Criminal Case E3801 of 2021) [2024] KEMC 151 (KLR) (2 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 151
- Citation
- [2024] KEMC 151 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 July 2024
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramA.P. Ndege
Holding
The court dismisses the charges against the accused and acquits her
Facts
The accused, Serah Wanjiru, was charged with three counts: trafficking in narcotics, selling alcoholic drinks without a standard, and selling alcoholic drinks without a license. The prosecution presented evidence including an inventory of chang'aa found in the accused's house.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has proven the charges beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the court erred in evaluating the evidence on record
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution did not prove their case beyond reasonable doubt and that the trial judge erred in evaluating the evidence on record.
Outcome
Acquittal
Orders
- The charges against the accused are dismissed
- The accused is acquitted of all charges
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act No.4 of 1994
- Alcoholic Drinks Control Act No.4 of 2010
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Kenneth Nyaga Mwige v Austin Kiguta & 2 Others [2015] eKLR
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