Republic v Muthiora Thuranira [2015] KEHC 1732 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1732
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1732 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder.
Facts
The accused, Muthiora Thuranira, is alleged to have murdered his brother, Kai Thuranira, on 29/3/2010. The prosecution called 5 witnesses, including the victim's sister, who testified that the accused hit the deceased with a fork jembe and spade.
Issues
- Whether the accused had the intention to cause death or grievous harm (mens rea) or otherwise known as malice aforethought.
- Whether the accused committed the act that led to the death (actus reus).
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the accused committed the act that led to the death and had the intention to cause death or grievous harm.
Outcome
Guilty
Orders
- Convict the accused of murder under Section 322 of CPC.
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