Republic v David Njoroge Nganga [2017] KEHC 1136 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1136
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1136 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 November 2017
The court rules that the case should be allowed to proceed for defence hearing.
Facts
The accused, David Njoroge Nganga, is charged with murder. The prosecution alleges that Nganga unlawfully killed Salome Wangui Gitau on December 15, 2014, at Nyanduma Location, Kiambu County. The prosecution's evidence includes the testimony of witnesses who saw Nganga at the homestead where the victim was last seen, and the discovery of a clear foot path from Nganga's house to the location where the body was found. The prosecution also presented evidence based on Nganga's conduct after the incident.
Issues
- Whether the evidence presented warrants putting the accused on his defence.
- Whether the prosecution has made out a sufficient case for the accused to be placed on his defence.
Reasoning
The court considers the prosecution's evidence and finds it sufficient to warrant the accused being put on his defence.
Outcome
The accused is put on his defence.
Orders
- The case shall be set down for defence hearing.
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