Republic v Jacob Bundi [2018] KEHC 5513 (KLR) | Murder | Esheria

Republic v Jacob Bundi [2018] KEHC 5513 (KLR)

Full Case Text

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 17 OF 2014

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

VS

JACOB BUNDI......................................ACCUSED

RULING

The accused Jacob Bundi was charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.

The particulars are that Jacob Bundi on the 30th day of June 2012 at Kinyanka village, Kiegoi Sub-location, Igembe North in Meru County murdered Stephen Kirimi.  From the evidence of the prosecutions 6 witnesses and particularly PW2, PW5 & PW6 this court is convinced that a prima facie case has been raised sufficient to place accused on defence.  He has a case to answer.

HON. A.ONG’INJO

JUDGE

RULING SIGNED, DELIVERED AND DATED THIS 12TH DAY OF JULY 2018.

IN THE PRESENCE OF:

C/A:-Penina

Accused: Present in person.

Mr Igweta Advocate for accused.

HON. A.ONG’INJO

JUDGE

Court

S.211 C.P.C explained.

Mr Igweta

Accused will call 2 witnesses.  He will give sworn statement. I pray for Dhg date.

Order

Dhg 8. 8.2018

Hon A.Ong’injo J

12. 7.2018