Republic v Musau (Criminal Case 161 of 2020) [2024] KEMC 42 (KLR) (10 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 42
- Citation
- [2024] KEMC 42 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 June 2024
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramDenning, Devlin, Gikonyo, J. M. Mativo, KLR, L., Mativo, Odero, Swift, V.K. Rajah
Holding
The court finds the accused not guilty of both charges and acquits him.
Facts
The accused was charged with conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor and obtaining money by a false pretence. The prosecution alleged that the accused conspired with others to obtain Kshs. 930,000 by false pretence and obtained Kshs. 930,000 from Joel Muendo Kitavi by false pretence.
Issues
- Whether the accused conspired to commit a misdemeanor
- Whether the accused obtained money by a false pretence
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove the accused's guilt.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted of both charges.
Orders
- The accused is set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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