Republic v Charo [2022] KEHC 11719 (KLR)

Republic v Charo (Criminal Case 16 of 2014) [2022] KEHC 11719 (KLR) (9 June 2022) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 11719 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Mombasa

Criminal Case 16 of 2014

A. Ong’injo, J

June 9, 2022

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Kahindi Katana Charo

Accused

Ruling

1. The accused Kahindi Katana Charo is charged with the offence of Murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the PenalCode.

2. The particulars are that the accused on the 25th day of April, 2014 at Kavunzoni village Mitangani location, Ganze District of Kilifi County murdered Katana Karisa Chengo.

3. Having heard the evidence of the eight (8) prosecution witnesses I find thay a prima faciecase has been established against the accused and he has a case to answer. He is placed on his defence.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT MOMBASA THIS 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 2022HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEIn the presence of:Ogwel – Court Asst.Mr. Ngiri for StateAccused – Present in personMr. Ochieng Advocate for accusedHon. Lady Justice A. Ong’injo J9/06/2022CourtSection 211 Civil Procedure Code explained to accused and he replies.AccusedSworn evidenceMr. OchiengAccused will give sworn evidence. I request for defence hearing on 8/07/2022. OrderDefence hearing on 8/07/2022. Hon. Lady Justice A. Ong’injo J9/06/2022