Republic v James Kitsao Changawa [2013] KEHC 2855 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MOMBASA

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 29 OF 2009

REPUBLIC…………………………………..………..………PROSECUTION

VERSUS

JAMES KITSAO CHANGAWA….……………………..………ACCUSED

RULING

The accused JAMES CHANGAWA KITSAO faces a charge of MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 203 as read with SECTION 204 OF THE PENAL CODE.  The accused pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ to the charge.  The prosecution called a total of eleven (11) witnesses in support of their case.  I have carefully considered the evidence on record.  I am satisfied that a prima facie case has been established.  As such I do hereby direct that the accused shall give his defence to the charge.

Dated this 6th day of August, 2013

M. ODERO

JUDGE

In the presence of:

Ms. Momanyi for Accused

Ms. Ogweno for state

Court Clerk Mutisya

Court:

Hearing to proceed for defence on 9th September, 2013.

M. ODERO

JUDGE