Republic v Bakari Mwanzije Chilolwa & another [2021] KEHC 3223 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3223
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 3223 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
Holding
The court finds the accused guilty of manslaughter and acquits them of murder.
Facts
The accused, Bakari Mwanzije and Ndegwa Chilolwa, were charged with murder for the death of Tsuma Ruwa Buguta on April 16, 2018. The prosecution alleged that the accused used an axe to kill the deceased, while the defense claimed the deceased initiated the fight and used an axe.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established beyond reasonable doubt that the accused murdered the deceased.
- Whether the unlawful act that led to the death of the deceased was premeditated with malice aforethought.
Reasoning
The court concludes that the unlawful act that led to the death of the deceased was not premeditated with malice aforethought, and thus the accused are guilty of manslaughter.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter, acquitted of murder
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