Republic v David Kwabi Olum & Daniel Ayieta Olum [2015] KEHC 8537 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8537
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 8537 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 December 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The court acquits David Kwabi Olum and convicts Daniel Ayieta Olum of the murder of ELLY AKIDA ASAWA.
Facts
The accused, David Kwabi Olum and Daniel Ayieta Olum, are charged with murder of ELLY AKIDA ASAWA on 30th April 2013. The prosecution called 13 witnesses, while the accused made unsworn statements.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the prosecution established a motive for the murder.
Reasoning
The court found that the injuries sustained by the deceased were inflicted with malice aforethought, and the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Daniel Ayieta Olum is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Chapter 75 of the Laws of Kenya)
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