Republic v Charles Kipkemboi Kibet [2022] KEHC 767 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 767
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 767 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 April 2022
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramMUMBA T. MATHEKA
Holding
The court finds a prima facie case against the accused to warrant his being placed on his defence.
Facts
The accused, Charles Kipkemboi Kibet, faces two counts of Murder. Jackson Arap Sigei and Helen Chemeli were murdered on October 15, 2018, at Tabut Village, Visoi Location, Rongai Sub-County within Nakuru County.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case to warrant the accused being put on his defence.
- Whether the court should give reasons for its findings at this stage.
Reasoning
The court considered the evidence and found a prima facie case against the accused. The court complied with Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
The accused is placed on his defence.
Orders
- Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code will be complied with.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Festo Wandera Mukando vs The Republic (1980) KLR 103
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