Republic v Paul Odhiambo Ogunde [2019] KEHC 7963 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7963
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 7963 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramThe presiding judge
Holding
The death of Agnes Mwikali Mutua was caused by ligature strangulation, and the prosecution has proven beyond reasonable doubt that the death was unlawful and resulted from an unlawful act.
Facts
Agnes Mwikali Mutua was murdered by strangulation on June 8, 2015, at Buruburu Phase V Estate in Nairobi. The accused, Paul Odhiambo Ogunde, was charged with murder.
Issues
- Whether the death of Agnes Mwikali Mutua occurred
- Whether the death was caused by the accused by an unlawful act
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought in causing the death
Reasoning
The court found that the death was caused by ligature strangulation, which is an unlawful act, and that the prosecution has proven the death was not natural. The court also found that the accused did not have a plausible defense.
Outcome
The accused was found guilty of murder.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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