Republic v Gedion Kimutai [2015] KEHC 3908 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO

CRIMINAL CASE NO.13 OF 2013

REPUBLIC...........................PROSECUTION

VERSUS

GEDION KIMUTAI.......................ACCUSED

R U L I N G

The accused is charged with Murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204of the Penal Code.  The Prosecution called six (6) witnesses four (4) of whom were eye witnesses.  I am satisfied from the evidence on record that the accused was placed at the locus quo.  A prima facie case has been established.

He is hereby placed on his defence under Section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Dated, signed and delivered in open court this 10th day of July, 2015.

H.I.ONG'UDI

JUDGE

In the presence of;

M/s Kivali for State

Mr. Maengwe for accused

Accused-present in person

Kenei- court assistant

Hillary- court assistant