By Newton Arori You are in fact very unlikely the get off in a criminal case by saying that you were drunk when you did it, or intoxicated by any other substance for that matter. Even though Section 13 of the Penal Code provides for intoxication as a defence to a criminal charge, the defence is extremely narrow in its application. For starters, to successfully plead intoxication as a defence, your intoxicated state must not be voluntarily induced; it should maliciously induced by another person. Second, you must be so intoxicated as to be insane, or to be unable to…
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and his close ally, Mr Ousmane Sonko should avoid the curse that befell Kenya’s dynamic duo of the then President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, Dr William Ruto.
In the April edition of Nairobi Law Monthly Magazine, we delve into the ongoing debate surrounding capital punishment in the aftermath of the Jowie ruling. Judges and legal experts are grappling with the merits and downsides of this contentious issue, particularly in light of the verdict that found no significant difference between execution and life imprisonment. TO HANG OR NOT TO HANG? Get exclusive access to expert analysis on the ongoing capital punishment debate. Don’t miss out, Download Your Copy Now!” More reasons why you should download this month’s Nairobi Law Monthly Edition The latest edition of Nairobi Law Monthly…
The Parliament of Somalia has approved the introduction of a universal direct voting right and the transition to the presidential form of government, AFP news agency said on March 30. “Lawmakers of both chambers unanimously approve the amended articles of the Constitution,” House of the People Speaker Adan Mohamed Nuur Madobe said. The amendments are expected to be implemented during the next regional elections, scheduled for June 30. The principle of the universal direct voting right was cancelled after Siad Barre came into power in 1969; after he was deposed in 1991, the political system in Somalia was clan-based. The…
I still do not know exactly what to think, but as I observe the outpouring of tributes and as the hours ebb along, it is dawning on me just how profound this loss is and just how immense Rita’s impact truly was.
By Edina Amponsah – Dacosta In February 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) said southern Africa was suffering the deadliest regional outbreak of cholera in at least a decade. At the epicentre of the disaster were Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, where cholera cases went up more than four-fold between 2022 and 2023. Over 1,600 deaths were reported in the three countries. Already, 2024 is threatening to be another devastating year for cholera in the region as warmer weather and unusually heavy rains, and storms, have fuelled the disease’s spread. Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi have reported more than 13,000 cases of…
By Mohamed El-Bendary There is rising hope of reaching a cease-fire in Gaza, with negotiators meeting in Paris on Saturday agreeing on a new Palestinian-Israeli deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas in return for a temporary cease-fire and the release of Palestinian prisoners. The meeting – which was attended by officials from the United States, Israel, Qatar and Egypt – was launched on Friday amid intense fears of a looming Israeli ground offensive on Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah. It was the latest of a series of endeavors aiming at reaching a cease-fire deal before the commencing…
Get exclusive access to the groundbreaking story of Ms. Faith Odhiambo’s historic presidency at LSK! Dive into Nairobi Law Monthly Magazine now for in-depth analysis and compelling commentary on gender representation in Kenya’s legal sphere. Don’t miss out on this pivotal moment in legal history – Click Here To Download Your Copy Now! More reasons why you should download this month’s Nairobi Law Monthly Edition The Editorial emphasizes the urgent need for Kenya Power to ensure a consistent and reliable electricity supply or face potential consequences. In the Briefing section, Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s concerns over the mismanagement of funds in…
More than 126,000 law enforcement officers participated in operations to combat crime Ecuador’s police and armed forces have detained more than 10,000 people suspected of taking part in armed riots triggered by prison riots in early January, the press service of the National Police of Ecuador reported. “From January 9 to February 25, 10,134 people were arrested, 268 of them on suspicion of terrorism,” the press service said on its X page. More than 126,000 law enforcement officers participated in operations to combat crime. They seized about 3,000 firearms, almost 20,000 explosive devices and more than 64 tons of drugs.…
More than 29,500 people have been killed since the start of the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, according to the data presented by the Ministry of Health of the Palestinian enclave. “Currently, the number of victims of Israeli aggression in Gaza has reached 29,514,” the Ministry of Health said in a statement, which was quoted by Al Jazeera TV channel. During the same period, 69,616 Palestinians were injured in the enclave. Over the past 24 hours alone, according to the department, 104 people were killed and 160 were injured as a result of the actions of the Israeli…