Republic v Edward Muriuki Nyaga [2017] KEHC 9410 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9410
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9410 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 October 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramKorir, Lesiit, Ombija, Wendo
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt that the deceased was killed by the accused's unlawful act, and that the accused had malice aforethought.
Facts
The deceased, Patrick Ndungu Kariuki, was last seen on July 17, 2009, and his body was found dead on July 26-27, 2009, at Mwihoko estate. The prosecution alleged that the accused, Edward Muriuki Nyaga, withdrew money from the deceased's bank account.
Issues
- Whether the accused's withdrawal of money from the deceased's bank account constitutes murder.
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought in committing the unlawful act.
Reasoning
The court relies on circumstantial evidence, including the accused's withdrawal of money from the deceased's bank account, to establish the unlawful act and malice aforethought.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 200 and 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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