Republic v Stanley Saitoti Kiptit [2019] KEHC 6180 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6180
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 6180 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 June 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramD. S. MAJAN, R. E. OUGO
Holding
The accused is found guilty of manslaughter and is convicted accordingly.
Facts
On March 13, 2019, the accused Stanley Saitoti Kiptit allegedly murdered Anthony Leshan at Nyangusu market in Narok County.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought
- Whether the accused was guilty of manslaughter instead of murder
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought. The accused participated in causing the unlawful act that led to the death of the deceased, but the evidence does not show that he intended to cause grievous harm or kill the deceased.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
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