Nyawa Mwajowa v Republic [2016] KECA 356 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 356
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 356 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramINOTI, Muya, Ouko
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction is quashed, and a special finding is made under section 166 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The appellant is found guilty of murder but insane at the time of the act.
Facts
The appellant, Nyawa Mwajowa, pleaded guilty to murdering his father, Mwajowa Muhambo, on June 2, 2010. The prosecution alleged that the appellant attacked his father with a sharp object, resulting in his death.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred by failing to comply with section 162(4) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
- Whether the trial court erred by convicting the appellant of murder instead of proceeding as provided in section 167 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant suffered from mental instability and should have invoked section 166 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows for a special finding of guilt but insanity.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and a special finding is made.
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to be kept in custody at Port Reitz Hospital Mombasa, where he shall continue to receive treatment.
- The case is reported for the order of the President.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Marii v. Republic [1985] KLR 710
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