Republic v Kenya Chea Thoya [2005] KEHC 1374 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1374
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1374 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2005
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of deathCoramC.C.Gladys, W.OUKO, Mr.Okuto, Mr.Ogoti
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death.
Facts
The accused, Kenya Chea Thoya, was charged with murder. The prosecution alleged that on October 17, 2004, the accused murdered the deceased, Kauchi Katana Kitoo, by cutting her with a panga.
Issues
- Whether the accused was responsible for the fatal injuries to the deceased
- Whether the accused's alibi was credible
Reasoning
The evidence of the witness, Saumu Karisa Katana, was considered sufficient to identify the accused as the assailant. The accused's alibi was deemed unreliable.
Outcome
Guilty of murder, sentenced to death
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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