Republic v D K M [2014] KEHC 2209 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2209
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2209 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramG. W. NGENYE – MACHARIA
Holding
The court finds the accused guilty of manslaughter contrary to Section 202 of the Penal Code.
Facts
The accused, D K M, is alleged to have murdered J C M on the nights of January 1st and 2nd, 2012. The prosecution called eight witnesses, including a medical report indicating the accused was mentally fit to stand trial.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought to kill the deceased
- Whether the prosecution proved a charge of manslaughter or murder
Reasoning
The court concludes the beating was excessive and caused the death, but the deceased did not have the intent to kill. The violence was consistent with domestic quarrels and the accused's actions were not premeditated.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Kenyatta and Kenyatta Criminal Procedure Code
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