Republic v Daniel Chepkwony [2018] KEHC 5159 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5159
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 5159 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureNo Case to AnswerCoramJOEL NGUGI
Holding
The Court finds that the Accused has a case to answer and puts him on his defence.
Facts
The Accused, Daniel Chepkwony, is accused of murdering Esther Jemuge Chepkwony on 14/02/2016 at Banita Centre, Solai in Rongai within Nakuru County. The Prosecution presented evidence that the Accused attacked the Deceased in their home and inflicted fatal injuries on her head.
Issues
- Whether the Prosecution has presented sufficient evidence to require the Accused to be put on his defence.
- Whether the case should be stopped at this point.
Reasoning
The Court found that the Prosecution has placed enough material to make this a fit case to require the Accused to respond to the evidence adduced.
Outcome
The case shall be set down for defence hearing.
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