Republic v Emilio Njoka Mwaniki [2021] KEHC 3554 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3554
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 3554 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureProsecution's case closed, accused put on defenceCoramL. NJUGUNA
Holding
The accused has a case to answer and is put on his defence.
Facts
On 1.08.2016, the accused was charged with murder, and the prosecution called five witnesses to support their case.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution presented sufficient evidence to prove the accused's guilt
- Whether the accused had a case to answer
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to establish a prima facie case, warranting the accused to present his defense.
Outcome
The accused is put on his defence.
Orders
- The accused is put on his defence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt v R (1957) E.A 332
- Festo Wandera Mukando v Republic (1980) KLR 103
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