Republic v Japheth Gitonga [2019] KEHC 9054 (KLR) | Prima Facie Case | Esheria

Republic v Japheth Gitonga [2019] KEHC 9054 (KLR)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT CHUKA

HCCR NO. 4 OF 2017

REPUBLIC..................................................................PROSECUTOR

VERSUS

JAPHETH GITONGA........................................................ACCUSED

RU LI N G

This court has considered the evidence tendered by the prosecution and I am satisfied that based on the weight of evidence tendered, a prima facie case is made out to warrant the accused to be put on his defence.  he has a case to answer.

R.K. LIMO

JUDGE

The provisions of Section 211 is explained to him and upon the provisions being explained his response is:

Kirimi:

The accused shall give sworn statement of defence.  He has no witnesses.  We pray for a date for defence hearing.

Court:

Defence hearing on 20/6/2019.

R.K. LIMO

JUDGE

20/2/2019