Republic v Matundura Nyamweya [2019] KEHC 931 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 931
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 931 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 October 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramR. E. OUGO
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder
Facts
On 13 April 2016, the accused, Matundura Nyamweya, is alleged to have murdered Kashmir Onsari Mariera at Igare in Sameta Sub-county within Kisii County. The prosecution presented evidence of the accused's struggle with the deceased and the presence of a stab wound and a blood-stained knife.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought
- Whether the accused was at the scene on the material night
Reasoning
The prosecution proved that the accused stabbed the deceased on his right chest through to his heart, which was intended to cause grievous harm or death. The accused's actions were consistent with malice aforethought.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (3)
- Bonaya Tutu Ipu & Another v Republic MLD CA Criminal Appeal No. 43 & 50 of 2014 [2015] eKLR
- CHESAKIT -Vs- UGANDA, CR. APP. NO. 95 OF 2004
- REX -Vs- TUBERE S/O OCHEN (1945) 12 EACA 63
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