Republic v James Onserio Achochi & another [2016] KEHC 1066 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1066
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1066 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramJ.R. Karanjah
Holding
The accused are found guilty of manslaughter
Facts
On January 11, 2013, during an election at Mokonge Primary School, Isaac Obita Ongera, an election official, was stabbed and died.
Issues
- Whether the accused were responsible for the death of the deceased
- Whether the accused acted with malice aforethought
Reasoning
The evidence indicated that the accused were present at the scene and participated in the chaos, leading to the death of the deceased. However, the court found that they did not have a predetermined mind to cause the death.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter
Orders
- Both accused are sentenced to 15 years imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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