Republic v Jackson Mwichwiri [2020] KEHC 7390 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7390
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 7390 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramF. GIKONYO
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder
Facts
The accused, Jackson Mwichwiri, was charged with murder of James Mwiti on December 15, 2014. The prosecution called five witnesses, and the defense called one. The deceased, James Mwiti, was beaten by the accused and later died.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought
- Whether the accused caused the unlawful act which caused the death
Reasoning
The accused used dangerous weapons to beat the deceased, causing severe injuries. The court found that the accused had malice aforethought and caused the death of the deceased.
Outcome
Convicted of murder
Orders
- Sentence of imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code, Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Tubere S/O Ochen
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