Republic v Albernus Michael Kamende [2014] KEHC 8081 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8081
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8081 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 June 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramF. N. MUCHEMI
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder
Facts
The accused stabbed the deceased in a drinking place, causing his death. The accused claimed self-defense but the court found no evidence of provocation.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought
- Whether the accused acted in self-defense
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of provocation and the accused's actions were premeditated, rejecting the self-defense claim.
Outcome
Guilty of murder
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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