Edward Muriuki Nyaga v Republic [2020] KECA 274 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 274
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 274 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court JudgmentCoramA. K. MURGOR, F. SICHALE, S. Ole KANTAI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed on conviction, and the appellant is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.
Facts
The deceased, Patrick Ndung’u Kariuki, was reported missing on July 22, 2009. Several ATM withdrawals were made from the deceased's account, and his body was found on July 27, 2009. The appellant, Edward Muriuki Nyaga, was arrested and charged with murder.
Issues
- Whether the circumstantial evidence proves the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the appellant's motive for the murder was sufficient to establish malice aforethought.
Reasoning
The circumstantial evidence points to the appellant's involvement in the murder, and malice aforethought can be inferred from the injuries inflicted on the deceased. The appellant was found guilty of murder.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, sentence of 30 years imprisonment imposed.
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