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April 19, 2026
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How forensic flaws crippled case in Busia police killing

How forensic flaws crippled case in Busia police killing

Key investigators failed to explain how the exhibit moved 1,000km from Mombasa to Malaba...

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A businessman accused of killing a police officer in Busia has been acquitted by the High Court in Nairobi due to critical flaws in the prosecution's forensic evidence and handling of exhibits.

  • The court ruled that the firearm used in the fatal shooting could not be reliably linked to the accused, Nasor Mbaruk.
  • The case involved the death of Police Constable Benson Moracha on November 11, 2014, during a patrol.
  • Key issues included discrepancies in firearm serial numbers, conflicting investigator testimonies, and a broken chain of custody for evidence.

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