Republic v Susan Asinyen & 2 others [2019] KEHC 2228 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2228
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2228 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramRiech
Holding
The death of the deceased was caused by unlawful act on the part of the accused persons, and they acted with malice aforethought.
Facts
The deceased, Philip Ekuru, was assaulted by Susan Asinyen and Peter Natieng, resulting in his death. The accused persons were identified by a witness who was present during the assault.
Issues
- Whether the accused persons caused the death of the deceased unlawfully
- Whether the accused persons acted with malice aforethought
Reasoning
The prosecution witnesses placed the accused persons at the scene and provided evidence of the unlawful act and malice aforethought.
Outcome
Conviction and sentence upheld
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 206 of the Penal Code
- Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- WAMUNGA v REPUBLIC [1989] KLR 424
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