Republic v Charles Otieno Ajinja [2017] KEHC 2868 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2868
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2868 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The accused is convicted of Manslaughter Contrary to Section 202 as read with Section 205 of the Penal Code
Facts
Victor Ouma Loko, the deceased, was a friend of the accused, Charles Otieno Ajinja. On 20th September 2013, the deceased went to the accused's home to consume chang'aa. A disagreement arose over payment, leading to a fight. The deceased sustained injuries and later died at a hospital.
Issues
- Whether the death of Victor Ouma Loko was caused by an unlawful act of the accused
- If it was, whether it was of malice aforethought
Reasoning
Circumstantial evidence shows the accused assaulted the deceased, leading to his death. The court finds the assault unlawful but not of malice aforethought.
Outcome
Convicted of Manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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