Republic v Ndegwa (Criminal Case 1 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4921 (KLR) (Crim) (20 April 2026) (Judgment)
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused caused the fatal injuries; the evidence supported the accused's explanation of an accidental fall, and suspicion alone is insufficient for conviction.
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 4921 (KLR)
- Parties
- Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Leah Wanjiku Ndegwa
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Judgment Date
- 20 April 2026
- Case Number
- Criminal Case 1 of 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Evidence, Acquittal
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Republic
Prosecutor
Leah Wanjiku Ndegwa
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the injuries that caused the deceased's death were accidental or inflicted by the accused
- 2 Whether the offence of murder was established against the accused
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused caused the fatal injuries; the evidence supported the accused's explanation of an accidental fall, and suspicion alone is insufficient for conviction.
Court Disposition
acquittal
Orders
- The accused is acquitted of the charge of murder.
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