State v Michael Wahanda Abidha & 4 others [2021] KEHC 8924 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8924
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8924 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureRuling on Case to AnswerCoramR.E. ABURILI
Holding
The court finds that a prima facie case has been established against the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th accused persons and places them on their defence.
Facts
The prosecution charged five accused persons with murder for killing Jackton Odhiambo Ojuok on February 27-28, 2020. The accused persons pleaded not guilty.
Issues
- Whether a prima facie case has been established against the accused persons
- Whether the accused persons should be placed on their defence
Reasoning
The court considers the evidence presented by the prosecution and finds it sufficient to warrant the accused persons to be called upon to answer the Information of Murder.
Outcome
The accused persons are found with a case to answer and are placed on their defence.
Orders
- The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th accused persons are hereby found with a case to answer and are all placed on their defence.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code (Cap 63 of the Laws of Kenya)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Bhatt –v- R (1957) E. A 332
- Republic v Benson Ochieng Oyungi [2016] eKLR
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