Republic v Martin Musau Mbwika [2019] KEHC 3763 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3763
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 3763 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureProsecution v. AccusedCoramH. I. ONG’UDI
Holding
The court finds the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused and places him on his defence.
Facts
The prosecution alleges that the accused, Martin Musau Mbwika, murdered Florence Nzilani Ngumbau on January 3, 2018. The accused pleaded not guilty.
Issues
- Whether the accused had the intention to commit murder
- Whether the accused was in a state of unsound mind at the time of the crime
Reasoning
The court considers the prosecution's evidence and the accused's defense, concluding the prosecution has met the burden of proof.
Outcome
The accused is placed on his defence under Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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