Republic v Kamau (Criminal Case E1796 of 2023) [2026] KEMC 11 (KLR) (10 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 11
- Citation
- [2026] KEMC 11 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2026
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TypeCriminal CasePostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramALOYCE-PETER-NDEGE, SENIOR PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATE
Holding
No prima facie case has been disclosed, and the charge is dismissed.
Facts
Tabitha Muthoni Kamau was charged with offensive conduct against Harun Kariuki, using abusive words in a private farm.
Issues
- Whether a prima facie case has been established
- Whether the accused should be called upon to make her defence
Reasoning
The farm was a private place, not a public one, and the accused was not in a public place when the abusive words were used.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- Charge dismissed
- Cash bail released
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Kennedy Otieno & 6 others (1998) eKLR
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