Republic v Evanson Ndwiga Ireri [2017] KEHC 2171 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2171
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2171 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureCase to AnswerCoramJOEL NGUGI
Holding
The Court finds that the Accused Person has a case to answer and puts him on his defence.
Facts
The Accused Person, Evanson Ndwiga Ireri, is accused of murdering Mitchel Njeri on the night of 8th and 9th January, 2015 at Karunga Village in Ndumberi within Kiambu County. The Prosecution presented evidence from eight witnesses, including the Accused Person's wife, who claimed he was abusive, and other witnesses who found the body.
Issues
- Whether the Prosecution has adduced reasonable evidence to warrant putting the Accused Person on his defence.
- The credibility and probative value of the evidence presented by the Prosecution.
Reasoning
The Court analyzed the evidence and determined that the Prosecution has placed sufficient material to make this a fit case to require the Accused Person to respond to the evidence adduced.
Outcome
The Accused Person is put on his defence.
Orders
- The case shall be scheduled for defence hearing.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code, section 203 and 204
Cases cited (1)
- Bhatt –vs- R [1957] EA 332
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