Republic v Cecilia Mugure Ndirangu , Grace Wangui Ndirangu, Philip Kagio Ndirangu (Criminal Case 98 of 2003) [2004] KEHC 722 (KLR) (23 December 2004) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 722
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 722 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 December 2004
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramH. M. OKWENGU
Holding
The court finds Accused 1, Accused 3, and Accused 4 guilty of manslaughter.
Facts
The Accused were charged with murder for allegedly killing Robertson Kinyua Machina on June 17, 2003. The prosecution alleged that Accused 1, Accused 3, and Accused 4 participated in the beating of the deceased, who was identified as a thief.
Issues
- Whether Accused 1, Accused 3, and Accused 4 were guilty of murder or manslaughter.
- Whether Accused 4 was guilty of murder.
Reasoning
The court found that the deceased was beaten by a mob believing him to be a thief, and the Accused were acting in concert to punish him, not to kill him.
Outcome
Accused 1, Accused 3, and Accused 4 were convicted of manslaughter.
Orders
- Accused 4 is acquitted and set free.
- Accused 1 and Accused 3 are convicted of manslaughter and ordered to be sentenced accordingly.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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