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Karisa Charo Chula v Republic [2018] KECA 758 (KLR)

[2018] KECA 758 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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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

  1. Was the appellant guilty of the deceased's murder?
  2. 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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