Republic v Luke Nzioka Malonza alias Luka [2016] KEHC 1357 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1357
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1357 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureProsecution case with defense submissionsCoramS. N. Mutuku
Holding
The accused has a case to answer and shall be placed on his defence
Facts
The accused, Luke Nzioka Malonza alias Luka, is charged with murder. The deceased, Robert Waithaka Macharia, was assaulted by the accused and another person at Umoja Estate on September 10, 2013. The accused was positively identified by three witnesses who knew him prior to the incident.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed murder
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought
Reasoning
The evidence established the death of the deceased and the accused's involvement. The accused was positively identified by witnesses who knew him prior to the incident.
Outcome
The accused is placed on his defence
Orders
- The accused is informed of his rights under section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Republic v. Albert Tirimba Ogata
- Republic v. Daniel Musyoka Muasya & 2 others
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