Republic v David Kipkosgei Koech [2017] KEHC 5358 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5358
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5358 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 February 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for manslaughterCoramMr. Biko, Mrs Mulwa, Mr. Chigiti
Holding
The accused is found guilty of manslaughter due to provocation and lack of premeditation.
Facts
The accused, David Kipkosgei Koech, allegedly hit his grandfather, Shadrack Chepseba, with a wooden frame, causing his death on November 6, 2011.
Issues
- Was the accused guilty of murder or manslaughter?
- Was the accused acting with malice aforethought?
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the actus reus of murder, but the accused was provoked and did not act with malice aforethought. The court found the accused guilty of manslaughter.
Outcome
Convicted of manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 207 of the Penal Code
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