Republic v Charles Mwedwa [2017] KEHC 161 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT NAKURU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 88 OF 2011

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

VERSUS

CHARLES MWEDWA..................................................ACCUSED

RULING

The accused person CHARLES MWENDWA faces a charge of MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 203 as read with SECTION 204 OF THE PENAL CODE. The accused pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ to the charge.

The prosecution called a total of eight (8) witnesses in support of their case. I have considered the evidence adduced by the prosecution witness. I am satisfied that a prima facie case has been established. As such I do direct that the accused shall give his defence to the charge.

Dated and delivered in Nakuru this 7th day of April 2017.

Mr. Ombutu for accused

Court – Hearing 9/6/2017 for defence hearing.

Maureen A. Odero

Judge