Republic v Everlyne Wanza Kilungya [2019] KEHC 10993 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10993
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 10993 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 January 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJustice Mativo
Holding
The court found that the fact and cause of death were proved beyond reasonable doubt, but the accused was acquitted due to insufficient evidence of unlawful act and malice aforethought.
Facts
The accused, Everlyne Wanza Kilungya, was charged with murder of John Onchiri Oga'o on October 30, 2015. The prosecution alleged that the accused stabbed the deceased, who was her lover, in the neck and back. The accused denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the fact and cause of death beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the accused committed the unlawful act of causing the death with malice aforethought or necessary intention.
Reasoning
The prosecution presented evidence of the deceased's death and the accused's presence at the scene. However, the court found contradictions in the prosecution's case and insufficient evidence to establish the unlawful act and malice aforethought.
Outcome
Acquittal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Supreme Court of Canada case REPUBLIC v LIFCHUS
Cases cited (2)
- PHILIP MUIRURI NDARUGU v REPUBLIC
- REPUBLIC v LIFCHUS
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