upon by the learned trial judge to convict the appellant. Regarding the reduction of the charge to manslaughter the learned trial judge, counsel contended that this was because of lack of proof of intention to kill on the view that It was his medical report was properly admitted it confirmed the deceased witnesses had stated. evidence indeed been assaulted · the It was counsel's contention that the s dying declaration was sufficiently corroborated to justify its use in the conviction of the appellant. 10 trial judge had this to 1n judgment: - "There is no doubt that Rwabambarama is dead and buried. There is no doubt that he died of an unlawful act. I accept the evidence of deceased 's mother that he heard him crying out that accused was beating him. She went to his house and accused with impunity told her not to interfere in their family affairs. I accept the evidence of J(akara PW2 that he answered the 20 alarm raised by deceased's mother and found deceased lying by the bed. I unhesitatingly accept his evidence that deceased told him that accused had hit him with an iron bar on the chest. This is dying declaration admissible in 4