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Republic v Pius Mutembei Mukira [2015] KEHC 633 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 633 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
633
Citation
[2015] KEHC 633 (KLR)
Decided
9 November 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureRuling on whether the accused has a case to answerCoramF. MUCHEMI
Holding

The court finds that the accused has a case to answer and is called upon to make his defence.

Facts

The deceased, Pius Mutembei Mukira's wife, went missing on July 18, 2011. Her body was found in a well on July 19, 2011. The prosecution alleges that Pius Mutembei Mukira murdered his wife.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused has a case to answer
  2. Whether the confession linking the accused to the murder is sufficient

Reasoning

The court is satisfied that the evidence, including the confession, is sufficient to support the charge of murder.

Outcome

The accused has a case to answer.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • ANTHONY NJUE NJERU VS REPUBLIC [2008] eKLR
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