Republic v Paul Matheka Mulwa & another [2021] KEHC 7180 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7180
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7180 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureProsecution's case at close of evidenceCoramL. NJUGUNA
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has made a prima facie case and the accused persons should proceed to offer evidence in defence.
Facts
On 2.12.2016, the accused persons took away Daniel Nzila Lumu from his house, tied his hands, and later he was lynched and his body set on fire.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has made a prima facie case against the accused persons
Reasoning
The court considers the prosecution's evidence and finds it sufficient to warrant the accused to be put on their defence.
Outcome
The court orders the accused persons to proceed with their defence.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code Cap 75 Laws of Kenya
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt –vs- R [1957] E.A 332
- Festo Wandera Mukando –vs- Republic [1980] KLR 103
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