Republic v Grace Njeri Munyi [2015] KEHC 1402 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1402
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1402 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a ruling on whether the accused has a case to answerCoramF. MUCHEMI
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has made a prima facie case and that the accused has a case to answer.
Facts
The accused, Grace Njeri Munyi, faces a charge of murder against her child, who died by starvation. The prosecution alleges that the accused denied the child food, while the defense argues that the prosecution has not made a prima facie case.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has made a prima facie case for the accused to be placed on her defence.
- Whether the accused has a case to answer
Reasoning
The court relies on the case of Anthony NJUE NJERU vs Republic [2008] eKLR, stating that it is undesirable to give a reasoned ruling at the close of the prosecution case unless the court is acquitting the accused.
Outcome
The court finds that the accused has a case to answer and is hereby called upon to make her defence.
Orders
- The court finds that the accused has a case to answer and is hereby called upon to make her defence.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- ANTHONY NJUE NJERU VS REPUBLIC [2008] eKLR
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