Republic v Beatrice Wangari Thuku [2017] KEHC 187 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT NAKURU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 129 OF 2014

REPUBLIC...................................................STATE

VERSUS

BEATRICE WANGARI THUKU.......ACCUSED

RULING

The accused BEATRICE WANGARI THUKUfaces a charge of MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 203 as read with SECTION 204 OF THE PENAL CODE.

The prosecution called six (6) witnesses in support of their case.

I have considered the evidence on record. I am satisfied that a ‘prima facie’ case has been established. I therefore direct that the accused shall give her defence to the charge.

Dated at Nakuru this 13th day of October, 2017.

Mr. Obutu holding brief for Mr. Orege

Court– Hearing on 30/11/2017 for defence hearing.

Maureen A. Odero

Judge

13/10/2017