Nicodemus Arasa Onzembe v Republic [2005] KECA 76 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 76
- Citation
- [2005] KECA 76 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of manslaughterCoramR. S. C. Omoalo, P. N. Waki, W. S. Deverell
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The shooting was an unlawful act resulting in manslaughter.
Facts
The appellant, a police officer, shot and killed the deceased, Paul Kamau Wamaitha, in Njathaini Village on 30th August 2003. The appellant claimed he was attacked by four people, including the deceased, and was forced to shoot in self-defense.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was in imminent danger from the deceased when he shot him.
- Whether the shooting was an unlawful act resulting in manslaughter.
Reasoning
The court found the appellant's claim of imminent danger from the deceased was not credible. The evidence showed the deceased was unarmed and the shot was fired from a distance, not in self-defense.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code Cap 63 of the Laws of Kenya
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