Republic v Benzingo [2022] KEHC 11718 (KLR)

Republic v Benzingo (Criminal Case E002 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 11718 (KLR) (9 June 2022) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 11718 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Mombasa

Criminal Case E002 of 2021

A. Ong’injo, J

June 9, 2022

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Jaji Benzingo

Accused

Ruling

1. The accused Martin Jaji Benzingo is charged with the offence of Murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the PenalCode.

2. The particulars of the offence are that on February 11, 2021at Mwele village, Mwaluphamba location within Matuga Sub-County within Kwale County murdered Ramadhan Hashim.

3. Having heard the evidence of the eleven (11) prosecution witnesses, I find that a prima facie case has been raised against the accused and he has a case to answer. He is placed on his defence.

RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN OPEN COURT THIS 9TH DAY OF JUNE 2022HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEIn the presence of:Ogwel - Court assistantMr. Ngiri for stateAccused – present in personMr. Motuka Advocate for accused.Hon. Lady Justice A. Ong’injo J09/06/2022CourtProvisions of Section 211 Criminal Procedure Code complied with.Mr. Motuka AdvocateAccused will give sworn statement.OrderDefence hearing – 6/7/2022. Hon. Lady Justice A. Ong’injo J09/06/2022