John Kirunji M’rimbere v Republic [2015] KECA 107 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 107
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 107 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's conviction and sentence for murderCoramR.N. NAMBUYE, P.O. KIAGE, FATUMA SICHALE
Holding
The appellant was found to have assaulted the deceased with malice aforethought.
Facts
The deceased, Kenneth Gikunda Nkoroi, was circumcised on December 7, 2000, and subsequently taken by the appellant and others to Thingithu River. The appellant and others assaulted the deceased on December 15, 2000, causing his death due to chest injury.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought on the part of the appellant to justify his conviction for murder.
- Whether the custom of circumcising freshly circumcised boys was a valid defense for the appellant.
Reasoning
The appellant was aware of the risk of grievous harm or death and proceeded with the assault deliberately.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- NYAMBURA & OTHERS-VS-REPUBLIC [2001] KLR 355
- EKAITA -VS- R (1994) KLR 225
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