Republic v Josam Mwangoko Msaghui [2015] KEHC 1487 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1487
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1487 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 November 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The Accused is found guilty of manslaughter.
Facts
On August 8, 2012, the Accused and the Deceased had a fight after consuming traditional liquor at a house in Mkengerenyi village, Mwachabo Location, Taita-Taveta County. The Accused hit the Deceased with firewood, causing his death.
Issues
- Whether the Accused had malice aforethought to commit murder.
- Whether the Accused's actions constituted manslaughter instead of murder.
Reasoning
The court found that the Accused did not intend to kill the Deceased and that the prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought. The Accused's actions were considered an unlawful act resulting in the Deceased's death.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter
Orders
- Mention on 16/11/2015 for probation report and sentencing.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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