Republic v George Kirika Njoroge [2007] KEHC 1653 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1653
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 1653 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 June 2007
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder
Facts
The accused, George Kirika Njoroge, stabbed Ann Njeri, his girlfriend, on July 14, 2004, at Gatongu Farm in Nakuru district. The deceased was bleeding from multiple stab wounds and was found by neighbors who called for medical assistance.
Issues
- Whether the accused's act of stabbing the deceased was intentional murder
- Whether the accused's defense was credible
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence, including the testimony of witnesses and the post-mortem report, established that the accused stabbed the deceased, who was bleeding from multiple stab wounds. The defense was found to be fabricated.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
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