Republic v George Odhiambo Okal [2016] KEHC 2786 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2786
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2786 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 October 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureProsecution called witnesses, defense did not submit case to answerCoramJ. A. Makaau, C.C. K. Odhiambo, L. Atika
Holding
The court finds the prosecution has made a prima facie case against the accused, warranting him to be put on his defense.
Facts
On March 19, 2016, Kennedy Otieno Ougo was murdered at Mahanga Beach, Bondo sub-county, Siaya County. The prosecution presented five witnesses who placed the accused at the scene and described the murder weapon.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has made a prima facie case against the accused
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence, including eye-witness testimony and a post-mortem report, places the accused at the scene and describes the murder weapon. The court finds the evidence sufficient to require the accused to make a defense.
Outcome
The accused is placed on his defense.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt V Republic (1957) EA 332
- R –VS- JAGJIVAN M. PATEL AND OTHERS 1, TLR, 85
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