Republic v Dan Claus Murunga [2016] KEHC 6745 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6745
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 6745 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder.
Facts
On July 22, 2012, the accused, Dan Claus Murunga, assaulted Charles Kubai, causing severe blood loss and death.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the death of the deceased and the cause thereof.
- Whether the prosecution proved that the deceased's death was caused by an unlawful act and omission on the part of the accused.
- Whether the prosecution proved that in committing the offense, the accused had the necessary malice aforethought.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the death of the deceased and the cause thereof, and the accused had the necessary malice aforethought.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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