Republic v Judith Kanana Muga & 2 others [2018] KEHC 1251 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1251
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1251 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramF. GIKONYO
Holding
Judith Kanana Muga and Gladys Kariangi are found guilty of murder and are convicted accordingly
Facts
On 24 May 2013, Beatrice Kauna Nkonge was stabbed to death by Judith Kanana Muga and Gladys Kariangi in Nkandone village, Kiija Sub-location, Meru County. The deceased was the girlfriend of Denis Mutuma, who was also present at the scene.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the accused persons were guilty of murder and the appropriate sentence
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the death of the deceased and the cause of death. The accused had a premeditated plan to kill the deceased and were present at the scene.
Outcome
Judgment for conviction and sentence
Orders
- Judith Kanana Muga and Gladys Kariangi are convicted of murder and sentenced accordingly
- Denis Mutuma is acquitted of murder
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code, Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
- Criminal Procedure Code, Cap 20 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Njoroge -vs- Republic (1983) 197
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