Republic v Longai (Criminal Case 17 (E035 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 5502 (KLR) (30 April 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5502
- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 5502 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2025
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramAC MRIMA, CHONGWONY
Holding
The court found that the prosecution proved the charge of murder to the required standard and that the accused caused the death of the deceased.
Facts
The accused, Longai and Chongwony, were charged with murder for killing Komol Murambi. The prosecution alleged that the accused were at the scene of the crime, had a panga, and followed the deceased. The accused denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the charge of murder to the required standard
- Who caused the death of the deceased
Reasoning
The court established the elements of murder and found that the prosecution proved the death and its cause. The court also found that the accused caused the death.
Outcome
The accused were found guilty of murder.
Orders
- Guilty verdict
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Anthony Ndegwa Ngari v. Republic (2014) eKLR
- Musii Tulo v. Republic (2014) eKLR
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