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Republic v Richard Itweka Wahiti [2020] KEHC 7287 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 7287 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
7287
Citation
[2020] KEHC 7287 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramC. MEOLI
Holding

The Court convicts the Accused of Murder as charged

Facts

The deceased, ENN, was a recent widow living with her two minor grandchildren and a teenage nephew. The Accused, Richard Itweka Wahiti, was an employee of the deceased and had been exhibiting jealousy towards her male friend. The deceased was found dead on November 4th, 2014, with evidence suggesting the Accused was involved in her murder.

Issues

  1. Whether the Accused is the perpetrator of the murder
  2. Whether the prosecution has proven its case beyond reasonable doubt

Reasoning

The evidence points to the Accused as the perpetrator of the murder, and the prosecution has proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Outcome

Conviction of Murder

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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