Republic v Nicholas Mwiti [2019] KEHC 5657 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5657
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 5657 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 July 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramHON A. ONG’INJO
Holding
The accused has a case to answer and the prosecution has established a prima facie case.
Facts
The accused, Nicholas Mwiti alias Mwala, is charged with murder. The prosecution presented evidence from 6 witnesses, which the court found sufficient to establish a prima facie case.
Issues
- Whether the accused has a case to answer
- The validity of the prosecution's evidence
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused, thus placing the accused on his defence.
Outcome
The accused is found guilty and is awaiting sentencing.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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