Abdi Kinyua Ngeera v Republic [2014] KECA 654 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 654
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 654 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2014
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Meru (Lesiit, J.) dated 24th November, 2011CoramALNASHIR VISRAM, MARTHA KOOME, J. OTIENO-ODEK
Holding
We find no reason to interfere with the findings of the trial court and dismiss the appeal.
Facts
The appellant, Abdi Kinyua Ngeera, was charged with murder. The prosecution alleged that he beat Amina Juma Saidi (deceased) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 9th September, 2006, resulting in her death. The appellant claimed he left home at 8:00 a.m. and returned at 10:00 p.m. that day.
Issues
- Whether the appellant had malice aforethought in the murder of Amina Juma Saidi
- Whether the trial court's findings on the appellant's conduct were supported by evidence
Reasoning
The evidence shows a continuous brutal attack on the deceased by the appellant. The injuries sustained by the deceased point to a malicious intent. The appellant was aware of the risk of grievous harm or death.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
- Section 206 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Ekaita -vs- Republic (1994) KLR 225
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