Republic v Kennedy Ochieng Oloo [2015] KEHC 2117 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2117
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2117 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 September 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murder to a conviction for manslaughterCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding
The court holds that the accused caused the unlawful act leading to the death of Brian Ochien Okello and convicts him of manslaughter.
Facts
On August 11, 2011, Brian Ochien Okello was killed in Midida Village, Kajulu II Sub-location. Kennedy Ochieng Oloo was accused of murdering him.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought to commit murder
- Whether the accused caused the unlawful act leading to the death of Brian Ochien Okello
Reasoning
The evidence showed a fight between the accused and the deceased, but the prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought. The court found that the accused caused the death but not with the necessary intent.
Outcome
Conviction for manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
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