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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 4985 (KLR)

Republic v Wahome

Republic v Wahome (Criminal Case 8 of 2019) [2026] KEHC 4985 (KLR) (17 April 2026) (Judgment)

The High Court in Nyeri acquitted the accused of murder, finding the prosecution had not proved beyond reasonable doubt that he fatally assaulted the deceased.

  • Murder
  • Actus reus
  • Mens rea
  • Burden of proof
  • Evidence
  • Confession admissibility
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 47 (KLR)

Republic v Kamau

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.

  • Murder
  • Malice aforethought
  • Actus reus
  • Mens rea
  • Homicide
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Criminal law [2021] KECA 51 (KLR)

Mungai v Republic

The Court of Appeal upheld a murder conviction and life sentence, finding the circumstantial evidence overwhelming: the body, weapons and bloodstained items were found in the appellant’s house.

  • Murder
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Burden of proof
  • Alibi defence
  • Mens rea
  • Actus reus
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