Republic v J N G [2017] KEHC 7801 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NANYUKI

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 15 OF 2016

REPUBLIC … PROSECUTOR

versus

J N G  …….....……. SUBJECT

RULING

1. J N G,a minor was charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code.  He pleaded not guilty.  The state adduced evidence of thirteen witnesses before closing the prosecution’s case.

2. Having considered the prosecution’s evidence I am satisfied that the subject has a case to answer.  I do therefore call upon the subject to defend himself.  In doing so I inform the subject that he has a right to address the court, either personally or by his advocate and give evidence on his own behalf, or make unsworn statement.  The subject is also informed he has right to call witnesses.  The subject is now called to make his election as per section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

DATED AND DELIVERED THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2017.

MARY KASANGO

JUDGE

CORAM:

Before Justice Mary Kasango

Court Assistant – Njue

Accused:  J N G  ..........................................

For accused: .................................................

For the State: …..............................................

COURT

Ruling delivered in open court.

MARY KASANGO

JUDGE