William Muiruri Njoroge v Republic [2018] KECA 333 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 333
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 333 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of death for murderCoramM. WARSAME, P. O. KIAGE, A. K. MURGOR
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant was rightfully charged with murder and the prosecution proved malice aforethought. The sentence of death is upheld.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of murder after the prosecution alleged he stabbed the deceased, who was fetching water. The appellant claimed he was provoked and that he was trying to take the deceased to a dispensary.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the trial judge erred in convicting the appellant for murder
Reasoning
The prosecution proved malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt. The appellant's defense of provocation and self-control was found to be weak and not supported by evidence. The court upheld the conviction and sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The conviction for murder is upheld
- The sentence of death is upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Moses Murithi Ikamati vs Republic
- Susan Munyi vs Keshar Shiani Civil Appeal No. 38 of 2002
- Suleiman Juma alias Tom vs R, Criminal Appeal No. 181 of 2002
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