Republic v Jackson Gatimu Makanya [2017] KEHC 179 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT NAKURU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 4 OF 2015

REPUBLIC................................................RESPONDNET

VERSUS

JACKSON GATIMU MAKANYA..................ACCUSED

RULING

The accused JACKSON GATIMU MAKANYA faces a charge of MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 203 as read with SECTION 204 OF THE PENAL CODE.

The prosecution called twelve (12) witnesses in support of their case. I have considered the evidence adduced by the prosecution witnesses. I am satisfied that a prima facie case has been established. I therefore direct that the accused shall give his defence to this charge.

Dated in Nakuru this 29th day of June, 2017.

Mr. Njogu for Accused

Mr. Chigiti for State

Court– Hearing on 8/11/2017

Maureen A. Odero

Judge