Wanjala v Republic (Criminal Appeal E073 of 2021) [2025] KECA 2298 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 2298
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 2298 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at BungomaCoramKIMARU, Riechi
Holding
The High Court's judgment convicting the appellant of murder was upheld.
Facts
The appellant, Oliver Nyongesa Wanjala, was charged with murder for allegedly attacking and killing Moses Lubano Musabasi on December 8, 2018, at Ndengelwa village in Bungoma County. The prosecution alleged that the appellant and others armed with pangas and wooden clubs attacked the deceased, causing multiple injuries and death.
Issues
- Whether the appellant committed murder beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the sentence imposed was lawful and proportionate.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the death of the deceased and the cause thereof, the appellant's presence at the scene, and the excessive injuries inflicted, leading to the conclusion that the appellant committed murder beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Tebere s/o Ochan
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