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Republic v Patrick Manane Bukachi [2017] KEHC 3168 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 3168 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3168
Citation
[2017] KEHC 3168 (KLR)
Decided
21 September 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramLenaola
Holding

The accused is found guilty of murder.

Facts

The accused, Patrick Manane Bukachi, was charged with murder for the death of Jane Andayi Osale on August 4, 2007. The prosecution presented evidence from a post-mortem examination and a witness who testified about the attack on the deceased.

Issues

  1. Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to support the charge of murder.
  2. Whether the accused's defense was valid.

Reasoning

The post-mortem report and witness testimony provided sufficient evidence to support the charge of murder.

Outcome

Guilty

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code, Chapter 63 Laws of Kenya
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