Republic v Erick Odhiambo Onyango [2013] KEHC 2497 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2497
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2497 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 July 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from original trial outcomeCoramM. J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The accused is not guilty of murder and is acquitted.
Facts
The accused, Erick Odhiambo Onyango, was charged with murder of Saidimu Leboo. The accused and the deceased were drinking traditional brew when a dispute arose over political parties. The accused hit the deceased with a panga, causing him to fall and bleed profusely.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought
- Whether the accused's actions constituted self-defense
Reasoning
The evidence did not establish malice aforethought, and the accused's actions were in self-defense.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- The accused be released forthwith
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 205 of the Penal Code
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