Republic v Abkula & another (Criminal Case E005 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 323 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 323
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 323 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 January 2026
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TypeCriminal Murder CasePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramFRANCIS RAYOLA OLEL
Holding
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Bonaya Abkula and Halakhu Dida murdered Guyo Jaldesa
Facts
The deceased, Guyo Jaldesa, was murdered on September 13, 2024, at Manayatta Jillo location in Marsabit Central Sub-County. The prosecution alleged that Bonaya Abkula and Halakhu Dida, alias Shulka, were responsible for the murder.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Bonaya Abkula and Halakhu Dida murdered Guyo Jaldesa
- Whether the accused committed the unlawful act which caused the death of the deceased
Reasoning
The prosecution presented evidence of the deceased's injuries and the accused's involvement in the assault. The court found that the accused committed the unlawful act which caused the death of the deceased.
Outcome
Both accused persons were convicted of murder and sentenced to await a pre-sentence report.
Orders
- Conviction of Bonaya Abkula and Halakhu Dida for murder
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Joseph Kimani Njau vs Republic (2014) eKLR
- Nzuki vs Republic (1993) KLR171
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