Republic v Milton Amugume Luvisia & another [2016] KEHC 2417 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2417
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2417 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramHon. Mr. Justice Chitembwe
Holding
The court found that the deceased died and that there was a nexus between the death and the unlawful acts of the accused. However, the court found that the prosecution failed to establish malice aforethought.
Facts
The deceased, Emmanuel Lihanda Kisango, died on June 28, 2011, after being assaulted by Milton Amugune Luvisia and Hastings Ngarama Mbohi. The prosecution's case is based on circumstantial evidence and a dying declaration made by the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the deceased died and what the cause of death was
- Whether the prosecution has established a nexus between the death of the deceased and any unlawful acts or omissions on the part of the accused
- If the answer to (b) is affirmative, whether the prosecution has established malice aforethought
Reasoning
The court found the deceased died and that there was a nexus between the death and the accused's actions. However, the prosecution's evidence was insufficient to establish malice aforethought.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 206 of the Penal Code
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