Republic v Kamau (Criminal Case E029 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 47 (KLR) (7 January 2026) (Judgment)
The accused was found to have inflicted fatal stab wounds on the deceased after a confrontation, and the nature and severity of the injuries demonstrated malice aforethought. The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully caused the death of the deceased with the requisite intent.
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 47 (KLR)
- Parties
- Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Ann Waithera Kamau
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Judgment Date
- 7 January 2026
- Case Number
- Criminal Case E029 of 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- convicted of murder
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Malice Aforethought, Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Homicide
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
Republic
Prosecutor
Ann Waithera Kamau
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused unlawfully caused the death of Kevin Kamami Ng’ang’a
- 2 Whether the accused acted with malice aforethought
Ratio Decidendi
The accused was found to have inflicted fatal stab wounds on the deceased after a confrontation, and the nature and severity of the injuries demonstrated malice aforethought. The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused unlawfully caused the death of the deceased with the requisite intent.
Court Disposition
convicted of murder
Orders
- Accused convicted under section 215 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
- Sentencing deferred pending pre-sentence report by probation and aftercare services department within 21 days.
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