Republic v Bernard Karanja Ng’ang’a alias Benna alias Nyambane [2021] KEHC 8794 (KLR) | Murder | Esheria

Republic v Bernard Karanja Ng’ang’a alias Benna alias Nyambane [2021] KEHC 8794 (KLR)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NYAHURURU

MURDER CASE NO. 13 OF 2018

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

-VERSUS-

BERNARD KARANJA NG’ANG’A alias

BENNA alias NYAMBANE..............................................................ACCUSED

RULING

1. The accused faces a charge of Murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 Penal Code, Cap. 63 of Laws Kenya.

2. Particulars being that on 29/07/2019 at Ngorika Trading Centre Mirangine Sub-County, Nyandarua County, murdered Samuel Wambugu Ngure alias Sammy.

3. He pleaded not guilty and the matter went into trial.  The prosecution called 14 witnesses and closed its case.

4. The court is called to rule on whether there is a prima facie case.

5. After going through the evidence of 14 witnesses I find that there was a case to answer for accused and he is put on his defence.

Dated, Signedand Deliveredat NYAHURURUthis4thday of March, 2021.

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CHARLES KARIUKI

JUDGE

PRESENT:

Rugut – State Counsel

Nelima holding brief for M/s. Ndegwa for Accused

Court Assistant - Henry