Z K v Republic [2016] KECA 439 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 439
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 439 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramP. N. WAKI, R. N. NAMBUYE, P. O. KIAGE
Holding
The court finds that the appellant had the intent to kill and that the conviction was based on sound evidence, dismissing the appeal.
Facts
The appellant Z K was accused of murdering C K on September 7, 2007. The prosecution called six witnesses, including the deceased's sister P, who testified that the appellant chased her away after cutting the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the appellant had the necessary intent to commit murder
- Whether the conviction was based on sound evidence
Reasoning
The court determined that the appellant's multiple cuts and conduct after the incident indicated an intent to kill, and that the evidence supported the conviction.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Hyman vs. Director of Public Prosecutions
- Joseph Kamau Njau vs. R
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