Kwale court. [Photo/The Star]

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A court in Kwale has released two foreigners charged with the murder of a British soldier in 2013.

Kwale chief magistrate Doreen Mulekyo said there was not enough evidence to convict Thomas Sollacher and Edardo Vasta - both British nationals - for the killing of John Marley.

“The prosecution failed to prove the charges against the accused persons beyond a reasonable doubt and acquits them of the charges,” Muleyko said.

Marley died in Diani Marine  Park after touching a faulty switch at the hotel, where Sollacher was the CEO and Vasta the diving instructor.

They were both charged as responsible for Marley's death.