Republic v Kenneth Muthomi Mbaya [2021] KEHC 1400 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1400
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 1400 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 2021
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TypeRuling on Case to AnswerPostureAppeal from a previous trialCoramEdward M. Muriithi
Holding
The court finds that there is evidence to establish a prima facie case of murder.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder, and the prosecution called 7 witnesses to prove the charge.
Issues
- Whether there is a prima facie case to proceed with the trial
- The accused's right to a fair trial
Reasoning
The court considers the prosecution evidence and finds it sufficient to establish a prima facie case.
Outcome
The accused is put on his defence
Orders
- The accused shall be put on his defence in accordance with section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (6)
- Ramanlal T. Bhatt v. R (1957) EA 332
- Wachira v. R (1975) EA 262
- Kibera Karimi v. R (1979) KLR 36
- Festo Wandera Mukando v. R (1976 – 80) KLR 1626
- Antony Njue Njeru v R, Nairobi C.A. Cr. Appeal No. 77 of 2006 (2006) eKLR
- Kenya Judiciary Criminal Procedure Benchbook, 2018
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