Republic v Abrahim Muchui [2020] KEHC 4881 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 66 OF 2017

REPUBLIC................................................................................................PROSECUTOR

VERSUS

ABRAHIM MUCHUI.......................................................................................ACCUSED

RULING

The accused Abraham Muchui was charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal.

Particulars are that Ibrahim Muchui Ratanya alias Kaiser on the 31st day of May 2016 at Shauri market of Kibuline area of Mbeu Location in Tigania West Subcounty within Meru  County murdered Stephen Muchena.

From the evidence of the 7 prosecution witnesses this court finds that a prima facie case has been established and accused has a case to answer.  He is placed on his defence.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

RULING  DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT  ON 20TH   DAY OF FEBRUARY 2020.

In the presence of :

C/A:  Kinoti

Accused:- Present in person

State: Ms Mbithe for state

Mr Mwiti Advocate for accused – Mr Kirimi holding brief.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

Court

Provisions of section 211 CPC explained and accused replies:

Accused: I will give sworn statement.  I don’t have witnesses.

Order: Defence hearing 16. 3.2020.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE