Republic v Saigorani Mengenoi [2015] KEHC 5228 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5228
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 5228 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murder, affirmed with a conviction for manslaughterCoramSaid J. Chitembwe
Holding
The accused is found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder for allegedly assaulting and stabbing a watchman, resulting in his death. The prosecution presented evidence of a large mob attacking the watchman, and the accused's defense was that he tried to intervene and was attacked by the mob.
Issues
- Was the accused guilty of murder?
- Was the accused guilty of manslaughter?
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought, and the accused acted in self-defense.
Outcome
Affirmed with a conviction for manslaughter.
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