Stephen Ondieki Ongeto & 2 others v Republic [2016] KECA 788 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 788
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 788 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court judgmentCoramD.K. MARAGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The appellants were responsible for the deceased's death and had malice aforethought, thus the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The appellants were charged with murder for allegedly abducting and torturing the deceased, who was the son of one of the appellants. The appellants were accused of setting the deceased on fire after he was assaulted.
Issues
- Whether the appellants had malice aforethought
- Whether the appellants were responsible for the deceased's death
Reasoning
The evidence showed that the appellants had a common intent to avenge the abduction of the deceased's son by killing the witches, one of whom was the deceased. The injuries sustained by the deceased were consistent with the appellants' actions.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act
Cases cited (1)
- Nyambura & Others vs Republic [2001] KLR 355
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