Republic v David Kipkemoi Cheruiyot & Isaiah Kipkirui Rono [2015] KEHC 2619 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 20 OF 2014

REPUBLIC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------PROSECUTOR

VERSUS

DAVID KIPKEMOI CHERUIYOT-----------------------------------------------------1ST ACCUSED

ISAIAH KIPKIRUI RONO--------------------------------------------------------------2ND ACCUSED

RULING.

Both accused persons are facing a Charge of Murder Contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 Penal Code.

The Prosecution called nine (9) witnesses who have placed the accused persons at the locus quo.

I am satisfied that there is a prima facie case established against the accused persons who I hereby place on their defence under Section 306 (2) Criminal Procedure code.

Dated and Signed this 18th day of September, 2015.

H.I. ONG'UDI

JUDGE.

Delivered in open Court this 25th day of September 2015.

H.I. ONG'UDI

JUDGE.

In the presence of:

Ms. Mwangi for State.

Both accused – present.

Kenei/Hillary – Court Assistants.

Interpretes: English/Kipsigis.

Mr. Nyaingiri for both accused – Absent.