Republic v HHG alias D [2019] KEHC 4136 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4136
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 4136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for manslaughterCoramS. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The accused is found guilty of manslaughter, contrary to Section 202 of the Penal Code.
Facts
The accused, HHG alias D, was charged with murder for killing his mother, HHG, on July 29, 2016. The prosecution case was based on the testimony of six witnesses, including the accused's brother, who was present at the scene but did not see the accused hit his mother.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought in committing the offence.
- Whether the accused was sane at the time of the offence.
Reasoning
The court found that the accused was sane at the time of the offence but had no malice aforethought due to mental illness detected shortly after the incident.
Outcome
Convicted of manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act
Cases cited (1)
- MARII V REPUBLIC [1985] KLR
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