Republic v Nicholus Mwambili Mbogo [2017] KEHC 6702 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6702
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 6702 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 March 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for ManslaughterCoramS. N. MUTUKU
Holding
The accused is found guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of murder
Facts
The accused and the deceased were living together but had a falling out. The deceased went to the accused's house on April 12, 2014, and a fight ensued. The deceased was found dead with pesticide in her hand.
Issues
- Whether the accused intended to kill the deceased
- Whether the accused's actions caused the deceased's death
Reasoning
The court found that the accused did not intend to kill the deceased, but the evidence showed a fight that led to the deceased's death.
Outcome
Acquitted of murder, convicted of manslaughter
Orders
- Orders for manslaughter conviction
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- Rex V. Kipkering Arap Koske & Another (1949) XVI EACA 135
- Simoni Musoke V. R. (1958) EA 715
- Teper V. R. (1952) AC 480
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