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Republic v Kelvin Muthu Mwangi alias Kevo & 3 others [2018] KEHC 9070 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 9070 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
9070
Citation
[2018] KEHC 9070 (KLR)
Decided
10 April 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramBETH WAN, Korir, Muchemi
Holding

The accused are found guilty of murder.

Facts

The accused are charged with murder of Patrick Mubia Nyaga on February 26, 2013. The prosecution alleges the accused committed the murder with unlawful act of omission or commission. The defense disputes the cause of death and the involvement of the accused.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused committed the murder with unlawful act of omission or commission.
  2. Whether the prosecution proved the cause of death beyond reasonable doubt.

Reasoning

The prosecution proved the fact and cause of death of the deceased beyond reasonable doubt. The evidence of the prosecution witnesses, including post-mortem examination, was sufficient to establish the injuries sustained by the deceased. However, there was no direct evidence linking the accused to the unlawful act.

Outcome

Guilty

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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