REPUBLIC v LEONARD MWANGALA MWAKALE [2012] KEHC 2200 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2200
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2200 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramC. W. Meoli
Holding
The accused is found guilty of Manslaughter contrary to Section 202 of the Penal Code
Facts
The deceased, Chenge Karabu Mwandoro, was killed in a fight involving the accused and his friend at a bar in Kaloleni Township. The accused claims he was injured and did not participate in the fight.
Issues
- Whether the accused participated in the fight and was therefore liable for the murder
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused had a common intention to cause grievous harm to the deceased
Reasoning
The prosecution established that the accused and his friend engaged in a combat involving physical contact and missiles, resulting in the deceased's fatal injuries. However, the prosecution did not prove malice aforethought.
Outcome
Guilty
Orders
- Bond extended
- Probation Officer's Report to be tendered on 11th October, 2012
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Mwangi Njarumi vs R Cr. Appl. No. 39 of 2000
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