Karisa Charo Chula v Republic [2018] KECA 758 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 758
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 758 (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 found guilty of the deceased's murder.
Facts
The deceased, Jumwa Kenga Ngola, disappeared on January 27, 2008, after an alleged illicit love affair with the appellant. The appellant was later arrested and charged with her murder.
Issues
- Was the appellant guilty of the deceased's murder?
- What was the motive for the murder?
Reasoning
The court found the appellant guilty based on circumstantial evidence, including the appellant's behavior and the multiple cuts found on the deceased's skull.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, conviction and sentence upheld.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Section 111 Evidence Act
- Section 206 (a) Penal Code
- Mabel Kavati & another v Republic (2014) eKLR
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