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Republic v Joseph Wambugu Mwangi [2015] KEHC 3465 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 3465 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3465
Citation
[2015] KEHC 3465 (KLR)
Decided
16 July 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for MurderCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding

The accused is found guilty of Murder.

Facts

The accused stabbed the deceased Francis Wanjohi 11-12 times in the chest, stomach, and back. The deceased died the same night after receiving medical treatment.

Issues

  1. Establishing the accused's guilt based on circumstantial evidence
  2. Proving malice aforethought

Reasoning

The prosecution established circumstantial evidence and malice aforethought. The multiple stabs and medical intervention are sufficient to infer the accused's intent to cause harm.

Outcome

Guilty

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
  • ABANGA alias ONYANGO V. REP CR. A NO. 32 of 1990
Cases cited (1)
  • ABANGA alias ONYANGO V. REP CR. A NO. 32 of 1990
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