Republic v Joseph Mwenda Kiungu [2018] KEHC 3642 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3642
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3642 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureProsecution has closed its case, awaiting submissions from the defence.CoramF. GIKONYO
Holding
The accused is placed on his defence and informed of his rights.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder, and the prosecution presented 5 witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused.
- The accused's right to address the court and call witnesses in his defence.
Reasoning
The court found a prima facie case against the accused based on the evidence presented by the prosecution.
Outcome
The accused is placed on his defence.
Orders
- The accused is informed of his right to address the court and call witnesses in his defence.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Ramanlal Bhatt vs. R (1957) EA 332(CA)
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