Republic v Peninah Nguhi Kiniaru [2014] KEHC 107 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 107
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 107 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramA. MSHILA
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has established a prima facie case and that the Accused has a case to answer.
Facts
The Accused and the deceased were husband and wife. The deceased was found dead with stab wounds in a corridor of their house, and the Accused was the last person seen with the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the Accused
- Whether the Accused has a case to answer
Reasoning
The court finds that the prosecution has presented evidence showing the Accused was the last person seen with the deceased and that the deceased died of stab wounds.
Outcome
The Accused was placed on her defence.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
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