Republic v Mohammed Godana & 3 others [2017] KEHC 952 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 952
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 952 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 December 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR.P.V. Wendoh, JUSTICE A. MABEYA
Holding
The court acquits accused 1 and 3 of murder but finds them guilty of manslaughter.
Facts
Mohammed Godana and Orge Adano were charged with murder for allegedly attacking and killing Ali Wako Jillo at Kula-Mawe market in Garbatulla District, Isiolo County. The prosecution presented evidence from four witnesses, while the defense called four witnesses. The accused remained silent.
Issues
- Whether malice aforethought was proved
- Whether the fatal injuries were inflicted by both accused 1 and 3
Reasoning
The court found that malice aforethought was not proved beyond reasonable doubt, leading to an acquittal. However, the fatal injuries were inflicted by both accused 1 and 3, leading to a conviction for manslaughter.
Outcome
Accused 1 and 3 found guilty of manslaughter.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
- Section 202 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 306(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
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