Republic v Simon Musambai Naman [2018] KEHC 6699 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6699
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6699 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 May 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramRUTH N. SITATI
Holding
The accused was found guilty of murder.
Facts
The accused, Simon Musambai Naman, allegedly murdered his mother, Hellen Mboka Naman, on November 1, 2012, at their home in Emariku Village, Kisa South Location, Khwisero District, Kakamega County.
Issues
- Whether the accused was at the scene of the crime on the day of the murder.
- Whether the accused had a valid alibi for the time of the murder.
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence, including the testimony of the deceased's neighbor and the post-mortem report, established the accused's presence at the scene and the cause of death. The accused's alibi was not corroborated.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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