Republic v Samson Kimathi Owino [2018] KEHC 5242 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5242
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 5242 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 May 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction of murder to a conviction of manslaughterCoramLESIIT, J
Holding
The court finds the prosecution failed to prove the charge of murder, and reduces it to manslaughter.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder for stabbing the deceased and his cousin. The prosecution claimed the accused was the murderer, while the accused's defense was self-defense.
Issues
- Whether the accused's use of force was excessive in self-defense
- Whether the prosecution proved the charge of murder
Reasoning
The court ruled that the accused was under attack and had the right to defend himself, but his use of force was excessive. The court found the prosecution did not prove malice.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter
Orders
- Reduce the charge from murder to manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Palmer v Republic
- East Africa doctrine
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