Stephen Ariga & another v Republic [2018] KECA 325 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 325
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 325 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeals from the Judgment and Decree of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi, [Justice R. Lagat-Korir] dated the 8th day of December, 2016CoramR. N. NAMBUYE, M. WARSAME, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The Court upheld the conviction and sentences, finding the appellants lawfully justified in shooting P.W.2's vehicle to immobilize it, but the death of the deceased was due to the appellants' failure to exercise restraint.
Facts
The appellants were charged with murder for allegedly shooting and killing Stephen Gichuhi Njoroge. The prosecution claimed the appellants were police officers who had been issued firearms for patrol duties. The appellants denied the charge and were the only witnesses in their defense.
Issues
- Whether the appellants were lawfully justified in shooting P.W.2's vehicle to immobilize it
- Whether the shooting resulted in the death of the deceased due to the appellants' failure to exercise restraint
Reasoning
The Court found the appellants lawfully justified in shooting P.W.2's vehicle to immobilize it, but the death of the deceased was due to the appellants' failure to exercise restraint.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code (Cap 63), Laws of Kenya
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