Republic v John Kimanzi Moingo & another [2017] KEHC 1203 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1203
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1203 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR. Nyakundi
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused, warranting them to be placed on their defence.
Facts
On February 20th and 25th, 2013, Paul Njiri was murdered in Rangau village, Kajiado County. John Kimanzi Moingo and James Otieno Ochieng were charged with murder.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused to warrant them being placed on their defence.
- Whether the accused are entitled to remain silent and not testify during the proceedings.
Reasoning
The court applied section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code, considering the evidence and the constitutional provisions to determine if the prosecution has established a prima facie case.
Outcome
The accused are ordered to be placed on their defence.
Orders
- The accused are ordered to be placed on their defence.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- R.T. Bhatt Case (Supra)
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