Republic v Victor Mbote Kanyatta [2013] KEHC 2029 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2029
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2029 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 October 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureTrial OutcomeCoramR. LAGAT - KORIR
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has established a prima facie case to warrant putting the accused on his defence. The court finds that the accused Victor Mbote Kanyatta has a case to answer.
Facts
Victor Mbote Kanyatta is facing trial for the murder of Lukas Njenga on 10th December 2012. The prosecution alleges that Kanyatta and two other suspects beat Njenga while accusing him of stealing a cap and a mobile phone belonging to Kanyatta.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case to warrant putting the accused on his defence.
- Whether the accused has a case to answer.
Reasoning
The court considered and analyzed all the evidence on record and the submissions made by both the prosecution and the defence. The prosecution's case was found to be supported by evidence.
Outcome
Victor Mbote Kanyatta is required to make his defence as per Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Orders
- Victor Mbote Kanyatta is required to make his defence as per Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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