Republic v Christine Akinyi Mashere [2015] KEHC 4617 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4617
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4617 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 May 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureOriginal trialCoramS.N. Mutuku
Holding
The court puts the accused on her defence and informs her of her rights under Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Facts
The accused, Christine Akinyi Mashere, is facing a murder charge for the alleged murder of Margaret Njeri Njoroge on December 23-24, 2012, at Githurai 45 within Nairobi County.
Issues
- Whether a prima facie case has been established by the prosecution against the accused.
- The accused's rights under Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Reasoning
The court finds the prosecution evidence sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused.
Outcome
The accused is put on her defence.
Orders
- Inform the accused of her rights under Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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