Republic v Christopher Mutwiri Nkunja [2022] KEHC 2220 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2220
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 2220 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 February 2022
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramCHRISTOPHER MUTWIRI NKUN, CHRISTOPHER MUTWIRI NKUN
Holding
Accused is found guilty of manslaughter
Facts
Accused was charged with murder of Isaac Kambwale on 11th October 2018. Isaac was allegedly attacked by Accused with a stick and later died of severe blunt force trauma.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the death of the deceased
- Whether the prosecution proved that Accused caused the death
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the actus reus of the crime, but could not prove malice aforethought. The court found that the unlawful killing was not premeditated and was not done with malice.
Outcome
Guilty of manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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