Republic v Robinson Leshan & another [2020] KEHC 1068 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1068
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 1068 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureState vs Accused PersonsCoramSenior Prosecution Counsel, Mr. Otieno, Robinson Leshan, Bernard Nyakundi Muchere
Holding
The accused persons were found guilty of murder.
Facts
Dennis Omwansu Moreka was murdered at Lamina Bar and Restaurant on May 23, 2019. The prosecution alleged that Robinson Leshan and Bernard Nyakundi Muchere were responsible. Witnesses testified that the deceased left home at 5 AM and was beaten by the accused at the bar.
Issues
- Whether the accused persons caused the unlawful death of the deceased
- Whether the accused persons were positively identified by witnesses
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the death of the deceased and the unlawful act committed by the accused. The evidence of the witnesses, including the post-mortem results, supported the prosecution's case.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Abdalla Bin Wendo & another v Republic [1953] 20 EACA 166
- Anjononi& 2 Others v Republic [1980] eKLR
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