State v George Omondi Owak [2021] KEHC 634 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 634
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 634 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramHON R.E. ABURILI J, Onyango Otieno
Holding
The court found that the accused had malice aforethought and that the use of force was reasonable in self-defense.
Facts
The accused, George Omondi Owak, is charged with the murder of Geoffrey Ochieng Yamo on October 5, 2020. The prosecution presented evidence that Owak stabbed Yamo, who subsequently died of hypovolemic shock.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought
- Whether the accused used reasonable force in self-defense
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the death of the deceased and that the accused committed the unlawful act causing the death. The court found malice aforethought based on the evidence and the accused's actions in self-defense.
Outcome
The accused was acquitted of the charge of murder.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Cap 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (6)
- Anthony Ndegwa Ngari v Republic [2014] eKLR
- Roba Galma Wario v Republic [2015] eKLR
- Nzuki v Republic [1993] KLR 171
- Daniel Muthee v Republic Criminal Appeal No. 218 of 2005 (UR)
- Republic v Lawrence Mukaria & Another [2014] eKLR
- Ahmed Mohammed Omar & 5 Others v Republic [2014] eKLR
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