Republic v Andrew Gikundi Kirinya alias Kijiri [2018] KEHC 5338 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 26 OF 2013

REPUBLIC........................................................PROSECUTION

VERSUS

ANDREW GIKUNDI KIRINYA ALIAS KIJIRI.....ACCUSED

RULING

The accused Andrew Gikundi Kirinya was charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.

Particulars are that Andrew Gikundi Kirinya alias Kijiri on the night of 7th March 2013 at Ruiri market, Ruuri Location in Buuri District  within Meru County murdered Henry Mwiti.

From the evidence of the 4 prosecution witnesses, this court finds that a prima facie case has been established sufficient to place accused on defence. He has a case to answer for the offence of murder.

HON. A.ONG’INJO

JUDGE

RULING SIGNED, DELIVERED AND DATED THIS 12TH DAY OF JULY 2018.

IN THE PRESENCE OF:

C/A:-Penina

Prosecution: - Mrs Mwathi for state

Accused: Present in person

Mr Kiogora Advocate for Accused

HON. A.ONG’INJO

JUDGE

Mr Kiogora

Accused will give sworn statement.  We shall call one witness.  I pray for a date for Dhg.

Order

Dhg 6. 8.2018

Hon A.Ong’injo J

12. 7.2018