Peter Karanja Muturi v Republic [2010] KECA 409 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 409
- Citation
- [2010] KECA 409 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 February 2010
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramP. K. TUNOI, E. O. O’KUBASU, J. G. NYAMU
Holding
We allow the appeal to the extent that we substitute the conviction of murder with that of manslaughter.
Facts
The appellant, Peter Karanja Muturi, was charged with murder for stabbing deceased Christom Owino Malua on November 19, 2001 at Kariobangi North, Nairobi.
Issues
- Whether the appellant acted in self-defense during the fight
- Whether the evidence supported the appellant's self-defense claim
Reasoning
The evidence supported the appellant's claim of self-defense, and we find that malice aforethought was not proven.
Outcome
The conviction of murder is set aside, and the appellant is sentenced to ten (10) years imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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