Republic v Juma Mwarabu Chai & 2 others [2020] KEHC 97 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 97
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 97 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 December 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramHon. Justice R. Nyakundi
Holding
The accused persons were found not guilty of murder as the prosecution failed to prove the elements of unlawful killing, intent to cause death or grievous harm, and malice aforethought.
Facts
The accused, Juma Mwarabu Chai and Raphael Maitha Kazungu, were charged with murder for allegedly attacking and killing Nyambu Shoka on August 15, 2017.
Issues
- Proof of unlawful killing
- Intent to cause death or grievous harm
- Malice aforethought
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution did not prove the death was unlawful, that the accused did not have the intent to cause death or grievous harm, and that there was no evidence of malice aforethought.
Outcome
Not guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 206 of the Penal Code
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