Republic v Charles Kamau Ngandu & Lucy Wangecii Mwangi [2017] KEHC 138 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT NAKURU

CRIMINAL CASE NO.11 OF 2012

REPUBLIC ...........................................RESPONDENT

VERSUS

CHARLES KAMAU NGANDU ......... 1ST ACCUSED

LUCY WANGECII MWANGI .......... 2ND ACCUSED

RULING

The two accused persons namely CHARLES KAMAU NGANDU (Hereinafter referred to as the 1st accused) and LUCY WANGECI MWANGI (herein after referred to as the 2nd accused) are jointly charged with MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 204 OFTHE PENAL CODE. Both accused’s denied the charge. The prosecution called a total of five (5) 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 do direct that the two accused’s shall each be placed on their defence.

Dated and Delivered in Nakuru this 20th day of March 2017.

Both accused in person

Mr. Motende for State

Court – Hearing on 25/4/2017 for defence hearing. Hearing notice to Mr. Githui

Maureen A. Odero

Judge