Republic v David Ochieng Owuondo [2017] KEHC 2804 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2804
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2804 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for manslaughterCoramD.S. MAJANJA
Holding
The accused is found guilty of manslaughter for the unlawful killing of Nicholas Odhiambo Ogada.
Facts
The accused, David Ochieng Owuondo, is alleged to have murdered Nicholas Odhiambo Ogada on July 1, 2014, at Nyahera Sub-location, Kisumu West Sub-county, Kisumu County. The prosecution presented 7 witnesses, including the accused, who admitted to being at the video hall and being assaulted by the deceased, who was later found injured and died.
Issues
- Malice aforethought
- Corroborating evidence for the accused's defense
Reasoning
The evidence points to a fight between the accused and the deceased, and the accused sustained injuries consistent with a fight. However, the prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
- Evidence Act (Chapter 80 of the Laws of Kenya)
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