State v Samuel Aswan Okoti [2019] KEHC 435 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 435
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 435 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 December 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramHon Justice W.M. Musyoka
Holding
The court finds and holds that the first element of murder was proved by the prosecution beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The accused, Samuel Aswan Okoti, is charged with murder of Charles Otieno Waida on July 6, 2018. The prosecution presented evidence of the deceased's death and the accused's involvement, while the defense denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established all elements of murder beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the accused committed the unlawful act with malice aforethought.
Reasoning
The court considered the prosecution's evidence and the defense's arguments, concluding that the prosecution established the death of the deceased and the cause of death.
Outcome
The accused is found guilty of murder.
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