Paul Ng’ang’a Wanjiru v Republic [2020] KECA 473 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 473
- Citation
- [2020] KECA 473 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 August 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramM. WARSAME, K. M’INOTI, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
The court finds no merit in the appellant's appeal and dismisses it in its entirety.
Facts
The appellant, Paul Ng’ang’a Wanjiru, was charged with murder along with James Mutunga Muia. The prosecution alleged that the appellant and Muia assaulted and murdered Carol-yne Chanjirah on March 9, 2012.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the appellant guilty
Reasoning
The court found that the nature of the injuries inflicted on the deceased and the manner in which they were inflicted demonstrated the appellant's intention to cause death. The prosecution proved malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Kenyatta National Hospital
Cases cited (3)
- Karukenya & 4 Others v. Republic
- Ogeto v. Republic
- Daniel Muthee v. Republic
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