Republic v Kamau (Criminal Case E029 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 47 (KLR) (7 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 47
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 47 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 January 2026
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramFR OLEL
Holding
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the unlawful act which caused the death of the deceased and had malice aforethought.
Facts
The accused, Ann Waithera Kamau, was charged with the murder of Kevin Kamami Ng’ang’a on or about April 28, 2021. The prosecution alleged that Kamau stabbed the deceased, who later died from stab wounds.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the unlawful act which caused the death of the deceased
- Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had malice aforethought
Reasoning
The court considered the evidence and concluded that the prosecution established the elements of murder, including the accused's intent to cause death or grievous harm.
Outcome
Convicted of murder
Orders
- Sentencing will await the filing of a pre-sentence report by the probation and aftercare services department within the next 21 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code (Cap 63) of the Laws of Kenya
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- Republic v Okwara (Criminal Case E015 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 1360 (KLR)
- Joseph Kimani Njau vs Republic (2014) eKLR
- Hyman vs. Director of Public Prosecutions (1975) AC 55
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