Republic v Nyamu & another (Criminal Case 20 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 4599 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4599
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 4599 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramLW GITARI, Lord Heward
Holding
The court found the accused guilty of murder.
Facts
The accused, Aulencia Kathambi Nyamu and Dennis Kibaki, were charged with murder for assaulting and killing Johana Kathuri on September 23, 2018. The prosecution alleged that the accused caused the death due to severe head injuries, while the defense denied the charge.
Issues
- Proof of death
- Cause of death
- Unlawful act or omission
- Malice aforethought
Reasoning
The court found that the deceased died due to severe head injuries caused by the accused's unlawful act of assault, and the accused had malice aforethought.
Outcome
Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Article 26(1)(2)(3) of the Constitution
Cases cited (1)
- R. v. Jaycor weaver and Donouan (1928) Cr. Apl. R 21
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