Republic v Lydia Wamuyu Wambui [2016] KEHC 4400 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4400
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4400 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 June 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramS. N. MUTUKU
Holding
The court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution establishes a prima facie case against the accused and placed her on her defence.
Facts
The accused, Lydia Wamuyu Wambui, was charged with murder for killing her husband, Peter Muthami Wambui, on April 12, 2014. The prosecution presented evidence that the accused and the deceased were living together as man and wife for about two weeks prior to the incident. The accused denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution establishes a prima facie case against the accused.
- The accused's right to defend herself and the court's obligation to inform her of her rights.
Reasoning
The court considered the evidence and found it sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused. The court also informed the accused of her rights under section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Court.
Outcome
The accused was placed on her defence.
Orders
- The court informed the accused of her rights under section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Court.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Court Act
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