Nzioki & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 19 of 2021) [2023] KECA 245 (KLR) (3 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 245
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 245 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 March 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of 25 years in prison for murderCoramL.N. Mutende, G.W. Ngenye-Macharia, W. Korir
Holding
The evidence does not establish malice aforethought, and the convictions are quashed.
Facts
The appellants were charged with murder of Shadrack Kasee Nzioki on June 21, 2014. The prosecution alleged the appellants assaulted the deceased with sticks and a panga, while the appellants denied involvement.
Issues
- Establishment of malice aforethought
- Role of the appellants in the assault
- Conduct of the appellants after the assault
Reasoning
The court found the evidence insufficient to establish malice aforethought and the conduct of the appellants did not amount to it.
Outcome
Appeal successful, convictions quashed, appellants set at liberty
Orders
- Convictions quashed
- Sentence set aside
Remedies
- Appellants set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Dickson Mwangi Munene & another vs. Republic [2014] eKLR
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