Republic v Nyakeri (Criminal Case E017 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 11191 (KLR) (29 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11191
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 11191 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 2025
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for murderCoramRK LIMO
Holding
The accused is found guilty of murder
Facts
The accused, Robert Mungei Nyakeri, is charged with the offence of Murder. The prosecution alleges that on 24/6/2022, at Kwanza Shopping Centre, Kwanza Sub-County, Trans-Nzoia County, the accused murdered Joseph Wanyangu. The accused denied the charge and did not call any witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the accused is guilty of murder
Reasoning
The court found that the accused acted with malice aforethought, evidenced by the multiple stab wounds inflicted on the deceased and the accused's conduct after the incident.
Outcome
Guilty of murder
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Tubere s/o Ochen (1945) 12 EACA 63
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