Republic v Nicholas Ouma Mayumba [2017] KEHC 2838 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2838
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2838 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 October 2017
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TypeMurderPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence of not guiltyCoramJ.A. Makaau
Holding
The court finds the prosecution failed to prove the accused set fire to the deceased's house and that malice aforethought was not established.
Facts
The accused is charged with murdering Godfrey Ochieng Ogonji and Millicent Achieng on March 18, 2012. The prosecution called 8 witnesses, including the deceased's wife, who identified the accused. The accused denied involvement and claimed a grudge with the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the accused set fire to the deceased's house
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought
Reasoning
The prosecution did not prove the accused set fire to the house, and there was no evidence of premeditation.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- The accused is released
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63), Laws of Kenya
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