Pitalis Olal Mambia v Republic [1990] KECA 44 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 44
- Citation
- [1990] KECA 44 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 1990
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of the High Court of Kenya at Kisumu (Omolo, J.)CoramJ.E. GICHERU, Masime, Nyarangi
Holding
The appellant was properly convicted of murder as the act was not provoked by sudden provocation as required by section 207 of the Penal Code.
Facts
The appellant, Pitalis Olal Mambia, was convicted of murder against the Penal Code. The victim, Morris Babu, was the last born child of P.W.3, the deceased's mother. On 19th June, 1984, the appellant, in the presence of the deceased and P.W.3, put toxic substance in the deceased's mouth, causing his death.
Issues
- Whether the trial judge erred in law by convicting the appellant without considering his mental status.
- Whether the prosecution evidence was sufficient to prove the appellant's guilt.
Reasoning
The court found no sudden provocation by the deceased or P.W.3 on the material date and time, and the act was calculated and callous.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code
- Section 204
- Section 207
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