Republic v Stephen Nandwa Ochieng [2017] KEHC 8470 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8470
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8470 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 February 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The deceased died from asphyxia due to strangulation, and the prosecution has not proven the accused had malice aforethought.
Facts
The accused, Stephen Nandwa Ochieng, is alleged to have murdered Felister Anyango Ogoda on March 13-14, 2011. The prosecution called 5 witnesses, including the accused, who testified that the deceased died from strangulation.
Issues
- Whether the deceased died and what the cause of death was
- Whether the accused died as a result of the unlawful acts or omissions on the part of the accused person
- Whether the prosecution has proved that the accused had the necessary malice aforethought in killing the deceased
Reasoning
The court found the deceased died from strangulation, but the prosecution failed to produce the post-mortem report, which was crucial for proving the cause of death. The court also noted the prosecution's reliance on circumstantial evidence.
Outcome
The accused was acquitted of murder.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code, Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
- Section 206 of the Penal Code, Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- Ndungu – vs – Republic[1985] eKLR
- Chengo Nickson Kalama – vs – Republic [2015]eKLR
- Republic – vs – Cheya &Another [1973]EA 500
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