Republic v Aggrey Isiaho [2014] KEHC 6899 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6899
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 6899 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 February 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murder to a lesser charge of manslaughterCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The court finds the prosecution did not prove murder but instead finds the accused guilty of manslaughter.
Facts
The accused, Aggrey Isiaho, was charged with murder for allegedly beating and killing Wycliffe Anyore on August 12, 2005. The prosecution presented evidence from six witnesses, including the accused's mother and a neighbor, while the defense presented the accused's own testimony.
Issues
- The absence of a post-mortem report
- The prosecution's case showing a fight between the deceased and the accused
Reasoning
The court accepted the prosecution's evidence of a fight between the deceased and the accused, but found no evidence of malice aforethought. The deceased died from injuries sustained during the fight.
Outcome
The accused is found guilty of manslaughter.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- NDUNG’U VS REPUBLIC
- MOSESIAN LENAKAE VS REPUBLIC
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