Protus Madakwa & 2 others v Republic [2008] KECA 29 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 29
- Citation
- [2008] KECA 29 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of High CourtCoramJUDGE OF APPEAL, OMOLO, JUDGE OF APPEAL, GITHINJI, JUDGE OF APPEAL, ALUOCH
Holding
Conviction for murder is set aside, and conviction for manslaughter is substituted with a sentence of 10 years imprisonment.
Facts
On 16th November, 2003, the appellants were involved in a fight with the deceased at Kawangware in Nairobi Area, resulting in the deceased's death.
Issues
- Violation of constitutional rights to be brought to court within 14 days
- Mens rea for murder
Reasoning
The court finds the appellants guilty of manslaughter due to the lack of evidence on the specific intent to cause death, and the possibility that the deceased was the aggressor.
Outcome
Appeals allowed in part
Orders
- Conviction for murder set aside
- Conviction for manslaughter substituted
- Sentence of 10 years imprisonment imposed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- JAMES GITHUI WAITHAKA & ANOTHER VS. REPUBLIC
- PAUL MWANGI MURUNGA V. REPUBLIC
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