Republic v Wangechi (Criminal Case 4 of 2017) [2023] KEHC 2065 (KLR) (22 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2065
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 2065 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 March 2023
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramGikonyo, Mercy Committee
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder with malice aforethought.
Facts
The accused, Agnes Nyaguthi Wangechi, is charged with the murder of Benson Gikonyo Wanjohi on February 1, 2017. The prosecution presented evidence from five witnesses, including the deceased's brother and a doctor who performed a post-mortem examination.
Issues
- Whether the accused committed murder with malice aforethought
- Whether the accused acted unlawfully
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the death of the deceased, the cause of death, and that the death was due to an unlawful act or omission by the accused. The defense's argument that the accused was of unsound mind was not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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