Ernest Njeru Benjamin v Republic [2004] KEHC 595 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 595
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 595 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 November 2004
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction for ManslaughterCoramI.LENAOLA, Miss Ndegwa, Mr. Omwega
Holding
The Appellant is not guilty of Manslaughter
Facts
On 7.5.2000, the Appellant allegedly killed Paul Murimi in Ndamungi village, Kanja Sub-location, Kagaari North Location. PW1 and PW2 testified that the Appellant and others were beating the deceased, and the Appellant hit the deceased with a stick. The deceased was later found dead in tea bushes.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant was guilty of Manslaughter as charged
- The admissibility of evidence
Reasoning
The evidence does not support the charge of Manslaughter as the Appellant did not kill the deceased with a weapon or cause his death by negligence.
Outcome
Affirmed
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