Nderitu v Republic (Criminal Appeal E005 of 2023) [2026] KECA 339 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 339
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 339 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court of Kenya at MalindiCoramA. K. MURGOR, DR. K. I. LAIBUTA, G.W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The conviction for murder is upheld, and the sentence is affirmed.
Facts
The Appellant, Isaac Gakena Nderitu, was charged with murder for allegedly killing Jackson Wangangi Kalie on 9th April, 2020. The prosecution called four witnesses, including Paul Ndisho and Bethwel Pamba, who testified about the incident.
Issues
- Whether the evidence supported the conviction for murder.
- The appropriateness of the sentence imposed by the trial court.
Reasoning
The evidence supported the inference of malice aforethought, and the trial court's application of the law was correct.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Hyam v DPP (1975) AC 55
- Bonaya Tutut Ipu and Another vs R (2015) eKLR
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