Republic v Brian Moisasi Mopia [2017] KEHC 1686 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1686
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1686 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 August 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramWilliam Musyoka
Holding
The court found that the prosecution has proved the death and cause of the deceased's death beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The accused, Brian Moisasi Mopia, is charged with murder of Moses Moisasi Kiparki on April 18, 2013. The prosecution presented evidence from eleven witnesses, including the deceased's wife and a clan elder, to support the charge.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought in causing the death of the deceased.
Reasoning
The court determined that the prosecution's evidence, including the post-mortem report, established the death and cause of the deceased's death. The court also found that the prosecution proved the accused's malice aforethought.
Outcome
The accused was found guilty of murder.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Medical Evidence
Cases cited (2)
- Republic v Andrew Mueche Omwenga
- Benson Nganyi Nundu v Republic
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