Republic v Samuel Teddy Gitau [2015] KEHC 1995 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1995
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1995 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 July 2015
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramS. N. MUTUKU
Holding
The court finds that the accused has a case to answer and informs him of his right to address the court and call witnesses in his defence.
Facts
The accused, Samuel Teddy Gitau, was charged with murder. The victim, Mercy Wanjiru Muiruri, was found dead on September 4, 2012, at her house in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County. The accused was not present at the time of the murder and was arrested on September 6, 2012, in Kangundo.
Issues
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution establishes a prima facie case against the accused
Reasoning
The court examined the evidence and found it sufficient to place the accused on his defence.
Outcome
The accused is informed of his right to address the court and call witnesses in his defence.
Orders
- The accused is informed of his right to address the court and call witnesses in his defence.
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