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Court of Appeal Sets Free Man Accused of Witchcraft Murder

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  • The Court of Appeal has set free Mr. Daud Juma, also known as Nkimbili.
  • Mr. Juma was previously sentenced to hang for the murder of his aunt, Ms. Christina Juma.
  • The murder was linked to witchcraft allegations concerning his wife's reproductive issues.
  • The Court found procedural errors and discrepancies in the original trial.

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The Court of Appeal has set free Mr Daud Juma, alias Nkimbili, who was sentenced to hang for murdering his aunt, Ms Christina Juma, over witchcraft allegations related to his wife’s reproductive complications.

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