REPUBLIC v KENNEDY MUIO [2000] KEHC 101 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 101
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 101 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2000
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for manslaughterCoramE. O. O'KUBASU, Assessors
Holding
The accused is found guilty of manslaughter
Facts
The accused, Kennedy Muio, is charged with murder. The prosecution alleges that on August 4, 1994, the accused murdered Dina Wangechi Gachago. The accused denies the charge.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be convicted of murder or manslaughter
- Whether the accused's confession is admissible
Reasoning
The confession is found to be true and there is no need for corroboration. The accused's conduct of disappearing from his place of business for two years is significant. The court finds that there was a quarrel or provocation from the deceased, leading to the death.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
- Section 205 of the Penal Code
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