Fredrick Otieno Omondi v Republic [2020] KEHC 5646 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5646
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 5646 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2020
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHon. G. Adhiambo
Holding
The appeal is dismissed
Facts
The appellant, Fredrick Otieno Omondi, was charged with manslaughter. He was alleged to have killed Peter Omondi Onyango on October 24, 2016, at Masiko village, West Asango sub-location, North Uholo location in Ugunja Sub-county within Siaya County. The prosecution called 8 witnesses, including the appellant's father and the deceased's neighbor, who testified about the events leading to the alleged incident.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding the appellant guilty of manslaughter
- Whether the trial court failed to consider the first report and prosecution witnesses in its decision
Reasoning
The court affirmed the trial court's findings and sentence, considering the evidence and the appellant's defense.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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