Republic v Joshua Oginjo Oduor [2021] KEHC 6099 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6099
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 6099 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramR. WENDOH
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder
Facts
The accused is alleged to have murdered two brothers, Charles Opondo Ombunde and Antony Oduor Ombunde, on August 12, 2019, in Pith Nyadundo village, South Sakwa Location, Awendo Sub County, Migori County.
Issues
- Whether the accused's alibi defense was valid
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought
Reasoning
The prosecution proved malice aforethought through the use of lethal weapons and the nature of the injuries inflicted on the deceased.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 203, Section 204 of the Penal Code
- Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 215 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Karanja =vs= Republic
- Republic =vs= Tubere s/o Ochen (1945)12 EACA 63
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