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Republic v Albernus Michael Kamende [2014] KEHC 8081 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 8081 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the accused had malice aforethought
  2. 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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