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News23 July 2026 - 17:00

EXPLAINER: What is the 'born alive' principle and why did it shape the Sharon Otieno murder case?

Although the principle originated in English common law centuries ago, it forms part of Kenyan criminal law

EXPLAINER: What's the 'born alive' principle, why did it shape Sharon case?

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