Moses Mwangi Karuri v Republic [2020] KECA 147 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 147
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 147 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 November 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramHANNAH OKWENGU, M. WARSAME, J. MOHAMMED
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed, and the death sentence is set aside and replaced with a 20-year imprisonment sentence.
Facts
The appellant, Moses Mwangi Karuri, was accused of murdering John Kanyara Gathulito on 31st January 2010. The prosecution alleged that the appellant stabbed the deceased with a knife in a quarrel at the appellant's house.
Issues
- Conviction
- Sentence
Reasoning
The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant caused the deceased's death by stabbing him with a knife. The appellant's intent to use the knife to cause death or grievous harm was sufficient to infer malice aforethought.
Outcome
Appeal allowed against sentence, conviction upheld.
Orders
- Set aside death sentence and substitute 20 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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