Republic v Stanley Murage & Joel Mwangi (Criminal Case 11 of 2016) [2021] KEHC 7744 (KLR) (14 April 2021) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7744
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7744 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 April 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramR. LAGAT KORIR
Holding
The prosecution has discharged the burden of establishing a prima facie case against each accused.
Facts
The deceased, Peter Muiruri alias Bara, was assaulted by Stanley Murage and Joel Mwangi at the garage of the 1st Accused. The deceased was later treated at local health facilities and died at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused
Reasoning
The court considered the prosecution evidence and the provisions of section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code, finding that a prima facie case has been established.
Outcome
The accused are to make their defence in accordance with section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Orders
- The accused are to make their defence in accordance with section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Anthony Njue Njeru –vs- Republic (2006) eKLR
- Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt V R [1957] E.A. 332
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