Republic v Amos Kimutai Rotich [2017] KEHC 5489 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5489
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5489 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramMr. Obuto for Accused, Maureen A. Odero
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder and is convicted
Facts
The accused, Amos Kimutai Rotich, was charged with murdering L C at Keringet Shopping Centre on April 16, 2012. PW2, a 9-year-old girl, testified that the accused came to the deceased's shop with a black paper bag, and the deceased cried out 'mati baran' (do not kill me). The deceased fell to the ground with blood flowing from her stomach. PW3 and PW4 also testified about the incident.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed murder
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought
Reasoning
The prosecution presented evidence of the deceased's death, the accused's presence at the scene, and the multiple stab wounds. The court found the accused guilty of murder with malice aforethought.
Outcome
Convicted of murder
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