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Republic v Alice Magunyi Waweru & 2 others [2015] KEHC 1046 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 1046 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1046
Citation
[2015] KEHC 1046 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramR. LAGAT - KORIR
Holding

The prosecution has established a prima facie case against all three accused persons.

Facts

The deceased, Francis Waweru Mutua, was found dead in his house at Ngando, Dagoretti. His wife, Lucy Njeri Waweru, and their three daughters, Alice Magunyi Waweru, Christine Ngendo Waweru, and Agnes Nyambara Waweru, were charged with his murder.

Issues

  1. Establishing the guilt of the accused in the murder of the deceased
  2. Defending the accused in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code

Reasoning

The court found that the prosecution's evidence, including the testimony of witnesses and the pathologist, supported the charges. The accused were required to defend themselves according to the Criminal Procedure Code.

Outcome

The accused were found guilty and ordered to make their defense.

Orders

  • The accused are ordered to make their defense in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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