REPUBLIC v MORRIS MULI MANDI [2011] KEHC 315 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 315
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 315 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 November 2011
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of death for murderCoramM. Odero, Mr. Onserio, Mr. Gichana
Holding
The court found the prosecution proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt and sentenced the accused to death.
Facts
The accused, Morris Muli Mendi, allegedly murdered his brother, Thomas Kumbu Mendi, on December 17, 2008, in Msambweni, Coast Province, Kenya.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought in committing the murder.
Reasoning
The prosecution presented evidence of the deceased's injuries, the accused's involvement, and the accused's motive due to a belief that the deceased had bewitched him. The court found the actus reus and malice aforethought elements of the murder charge were established.
Outcome
Convicted of murder and sentenced to death
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