A close friendship turned deadly when Mr Ally Athumani was found guilty of manslaughter after a disagreement over Sh18,000 debt led to his friend Mr Aidan Daudi's death.The High Court in Kigoma reduced the charge from murder to manslaughter, citing lack of intent to kill.The incident occurred on July 19, 2024, when Athumani argued with Daudi over unpaid sales proceeds from items he had given him to sell.During a confrontation at Daudi's home, Athumani stabbed Daudi in the neck, causing severe blood loss that led to his death.Neighbors rushed Daudi to hospital, but he succumbed to injuries.

The court acknowledged Athumani's caution statement and medical evidence supporting the prosecution's case but emphasized the absence of premeditation.

Judge Augustine Rwizile noted the sudden nature of the argument and the single stab wound, leading to the manslaughter conviction under Sections 195 and 198 of the Penal Code.The case highlights legal distinctions between murder and manslaughter in Tanzanian law.