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Republic v Kenneth Muthomi Mbaya [2021] KEHC 1400 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 1400 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether there is a prima facie case to proceed with the trial
  2. 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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