REPUBLIC v JOSEPH MWENDA MARANGU [2011] KEHC 1807 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1807
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1807 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2011
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Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder and is convicted.
Facts
On November 21, 2006, Samuel Muthamia Nguku was stabbed to death in his home. The accused, Joseph Mwenda Marangu, claimed self-defense but the prosecution presented evidence of his armed attack and stabbing.
Issues
- whether the accused had malice aforethought
- the defense of self-defense
Reasoning
The prosecution proved malice aforethought through the accused's armed attack and stabbing, and the evidence supported the conclusion that the accused intended to cause death or grievous harm.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Rafaeri Munya v Regina (1953) 20 EACA 226
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