Republic v Charles Kungu Gacheru [2019] KEHC 285 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 285
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 285 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murder to a lesser charge of manslaughterCoramR.P.V. Wendoh
Holding
The court finds that the accused caused the deceased's death but malice aforethought has not been established, and convicts the accused of manslaughter.
Facts
The accused, Charles Kungu Gacheru, allegedly murdered Gabriel Kimani Kiragu (the deceased) by repeatedly slapping and throwing him to the ground. The deceased was a frail old man who had bought land from the accused's father.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought
- Whether the accused caused the deceased's death
Reasoning
The evidence shows the accused repeatedly slapped and threw the deceased, causing grievous harm. However, there is no evidence of premeditation or intent to kill.
Outcome
Convicted of manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Medical Evidence
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