REPUBLIC V LETEIYON LETORE [2012] KEHC 2464 (KLR)

Facts

The accused, Leteiyon Letore, is alleged to have murdered Lkemperian Lempei on 24/7/2008 at Arsim Location, Samburu District. The prosecution called six witnesses, including the deceased's brother, a nurse, and a child witness, who testified to the incident. The accused denied the charge.

Issues

1. Whether the accused had malice aforethought
2. Whether the accused was properly identified as the person who quarreled with and fatally injured the deceased

Reasoning

The post-mortem revealed an extensive stab wound across the deceased's abdomen, consistent with the accused's admission of killing the deceased's dog. The accused's conduct and injuries inflicted are consistent with the necessary malice aforethought for murder.

Outcome

Guilty