Republic v Edward Waithiru Kago [2017] KEHC 6163 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6163
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 6163 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder and is convicted accordingly.
Facts
On February 14, 2014, the accused, Edward Waithiru Kago, allegedly murdered Peter Kamau Waithuru by striking him with a panga and beheading him.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the accused's alibi was credible
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence, including eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence, was deemed sufficient to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The accused's alibi was not credible.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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