Republic v Akhmed Mukhsin Wamalwa [2016] KEHC 2572 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2572
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2572 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 August 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramAlloys
Holding
The court found that the accused did not cause the death of the deceased, and thus there was no malice aforethought.
Facts
The accused is charged with murdering Collins Okello, a sponsor of a football team, at Sioport Township. The victim died at Nangina Mission Hospital after being stabbed by the accused.
Issues
- Was the death of the deceased proved?
- If the answer to (a) is in the affirmative, what was the cause of his death?
- If the answer to (b) is in the affirmative, did the accused cause the deceased's death?
- If the answer to (c) is in the affirmative, was there malice aforethought?
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence did not prove the accused caused the death of the deceased, and the prosecution failed to call crucial witnesses.
Outcome
Not guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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