Republic v Nakoya & 2 others (Criminal Case 25 of 2018) [2024] KEHC 12232 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 12232
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 12232 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2024
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murder to a retrial for manslaughterCoramLord Heward, Matheka, SM MOHOCHI
Holding
The Court found that the prosecution established the ingredients for manslaughter, and the accused were convicted accordingly.
Facts
The accused are charged with murder for the death of Mary Kering Lokulio on 22nd May, 2018. The prosecution alleges that the accused assaulted the deceased, who was found dead the next day. The accused deny the charges.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established the ingredients for murder or manslaughter.
- Whether the circumstantial evidence provided a strong basis for the conviction.
Reasoning
The Court held that the prosecution's evidence, including direct and circumstantial evidence, established that the accused assaulted the deceased, leading to her death. The Court found that the evidence was sufficient to support a conviction for manslaughter.
Outcome
Conviction for manslaughter
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
- Ahamad Abolfathi Mohammed and Another v Republic
- Kimweri v Republic
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