Salim Tsofa Mkala v Republic [2018] KECA 237 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 237
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 237 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at MalindiCoramALNASHIR VISRAM, W. KARANJA, M. K. KOOME
Holding
The appellant is convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years imprisonment.
Facts
On September 10, 2014, a crowd accused the deceased of witchcraft and assaulted him. The appellant was present and later informed the police. The deceased was set on fire and died. The appellant was charged with murder.
Issues
- Common intention to prosecute an unlawful purpose
- Malice aforethought
- Provocation due to belief in witchcraft
Reasoning
The prosecution established malice aforethought and common intention. The defense of provocation due to belief in witchcraft was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Mabel Kavati & Another vs. R [2014] eKLR
- Rex vs. Tabula Yenka S/o Kirya & 3 Others [1943] 10EACA 51
- Njoroge vs. R [1983] KLR 197
- Thoya Kitsao vs. R [2015] eKLR
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Others vs. R [2015] eKLR
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