Republic v Wilson Kungu Wanjohi & another [2015] KEHC 1608 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1608
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1608 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 October 2015
The court finds that the unlawful death of Samuel Gicheru Kungu occurred on 4th July 2013 due to injuries sustained on 30th June 2013. The court also finds that the accused persons did not have the intention to cause the death.
Facts
The deceased, Samuel Gicheru Kungu, died on 30th June 2013 due to injuries sustained on that day. The prosecution alleges that Wilson Kungu Wanjohi and Samuel Gicheru Njoroge murdered the deceased. The defense denies the charges.
Issues
- Who caused the death of the deceased?
- Did the accused persons have the intention to cause the death?
Reasoning
The court's review of the evidence indicates that the deceased died on 4th July 2013 due to injuries sustained on 30th June 2013. The court's determination of the cause of death and the person responsible for it is based on the evidence presented.
Outcome
The court found the accused persons guilty of murder.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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