Republic v Michael Mosomi Omenyi [2018] KEHC 1166 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1166
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1166 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for MurderCoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The accused is found guilty of Murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code
Facts
The accused is charged with murdering Malack Onsombi Chemageri on 18th May 2016. The prosecution's witnesses testified that the accused stabbed the deceased with a knife near a river. The accused denied the charges and claimed he was framed by his estranged wife.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the post-mortem report was admissible
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to convict the accused, including the testimony of the prosecution witnesses and the identification of the accused by the victim's wife.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
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