Republic v Daberias Lusweti Wanjala [2022] KEHC 974 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 974
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 974 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 March 2022
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramS.N Riechi
Holding
The court finds the accused guilty of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.
Facts
The accused, Daberias Lusweti Wanjala, is charged with the murder of Simeon Nyongesa on August 21, 2018, in Bukokholo village, Malakisi location, Bungoma West Sub-county, Bungoma County. The prosecution alleges that the accused stabbed the deceased twice, causing fatal head injuries.
Issues
- Whether the accused had malice aforethought in committing the murder.
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to prove the charge of murder.
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the unlawful act of stabbing the deceased and the accused's intention to cause death, establishing malice aforethought. The post-mortem report confirmed the injuries and the intention to cause death.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Post-Mortem Report
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