Republic v David Benson Kipkerich Chumo [2015] KEHC 1655 (KLR) | Murder | Esheria

Republic v David Benson Kipkerich Chumo [2015] KEHC 1655 (KLR)

Full Case Text

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO

CRIMINAL  CASE NO. 29 OF 2011

REPUBLIC

V

DAVID BENSON KIPKERICH CHUMO.............ACCUSED

RULING

The accused is charged with the offence of Murder Contrary to Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code. The deceased in Count 1 and Count 2 were a wife and son of the accused person.

The evidence adduced is circumstantial.  I am however satisfied that the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused who I hereby place on him on his defence under Section 306 (2) Criminal Procedure Code.

Dated and Signed  this 16th day of October 2015.

H.I. ONG'UDI

JUDGE.

Delivered in open Court this 23rd day of October, 2015.

H.I. ONG'UDI

JUDGE.

In the presence of :

M/s Mwangi for State.

Mr. Onganyi for Accused Absent.

Accused – Present in person.

Kenei/Hillary – Court Assistants.

Interprates: Eng/Kipsigis.