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Republic v Mathew Kipsemon Kulei [2021] KEHC 7439 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 7439 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
7439
Citation
[2021] KEHC 7439 (KLR)
Decided
30 April 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murder
Holding

The accused is found guilty of murder.

Facts

The accused and the deceased were drinking chang'aa together. The accused hit the deceased on the head with a stone, causing him to fall unconscious. The accused gave the deceased money to go to Kabarnet hospital.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused caused the death of the deceased.
  2. Whether the evidence discloses murder or manslaughter.

Reasoning

The court finds the evidence credible and finds the accused guilty of murder.

Outcome

Guilty of murder

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code (Cap 63) Laws of Kenya
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