REPUBLIC v ANN CHEPNGETICH MARITIM [2010] KEHC 1100 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 12 OF 2007

REPUBLIC ………………………………PROSECUTOR

VERSUS

ANN CHEPNGETICH MARITIM ………………ACCUSED

RULING

I have perused the evidence adduced by the prosecution in this case and considered the submissions of the Defence Counsel, Mrs. Kimeto and the State Counsel, Mr. P. Kiprop. I have come to the conclusion that there is a case to answer to warrant the accused being put on her defence.

Accordingly, in accordance with the provisions of Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code, Chapter 75 of the Laws of Kenya, the accused is entitled to call witnesses and to give evidence on oath or to make an unsworn statement from the dock or to remain mum. The defence counsel shall let the court know what the accused intends to do in defence.

DATEDat KERICHO this 28th  day of July, 2010

G.B.M.KARIUKI,SC

RESIDENT JUDGE

COUNSEL APPEARING

Mrs. J.R. Kimeto Advocate, instructed by Messrs Kimeto & Co. Advocates appeared for the accused

Mr. Kiprop, State Counsel from the Attorney General’s Chambers appeared for the State