Republic v Caroline Muthoni Wairimu & John Kirathe Githaiga [2017] KEHC 195 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT NAKURU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 94 OF 2011

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

VERSUS

CAROLINE MUTHONI WAIRIMU...................1ST ACCUSED

JOHN KIRATHE GITHAIGA............................2ND ACCUSED

RULING

The two accused persons namely CAROLINE MUTHONI WAIRIMU (hereinafter referred to as the 1st accused) and JOHN KIRATHE GITHAIGA (the 2nd accused) are jointly changed until the offence of MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 203 as read with SECTION 204 OF THE PENAL CODE.

The prosecution called eight (8) witnesses in support of their case. I have considered the evidence of the prosecution witnesses and I am satisfied that a prima facie case has been established. I direct that each accused shall give their defence to the charge.

Dated in Nakuru this 24th of November, 2017.

Accuseds both in person

Court – Hearing 2/2/2017 for defence. Mention on 20/12/2017.

Maureen A. Odero

Judge