Republic v Stephen Sila Wambua Matheka [2017] KEHC 5769 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5769
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5769 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 April 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR. Nyakundi
Holding
The accused is found guilty of attempted murder.
Facts
The accused, Stephen Sila Wambua Matheka, murdered Mutuku Muhia and attempted to murder Christine Ndinda at a hotel in Mashuru township on June 11, 2012. The accused was armed with a panga and used it to cause harm to both victims.
Issues
- Whether the accused had the necessary intent to commit murder and attempted murder.
- Whether the accused's actions constituted an attempt to commit murder.
Reasoning
The court found that the accused had the necessary intent to cause death or grievous harm, as evidenced by his aggressive actions and use of the weapon to harm both victims.
Outcome
Guilty of attempted murder
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Pembe v Republic
- Republic v Millmot
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