Republic v Jason Mutuma Thambura & Margaret Kathambi Murithi [2020] KEHC 8526 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 13 OF 2018

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

VERSUS

JASON MUTUMA THAMBURA............................................................1ST ACCUSED

MARGARET KATHAMBI MURITHI...................................................2ND ACCUSED

RULING

The accused persons Jason Mutuma Thambura and Margaret Kathambi Murithi were charged with offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.

Particulars that Jason Mutuma Thambura and Margaret Kathambi Murithi on the 17th day of January 2018 at Kiirua Location in Buuri Subcounty within Meru county jointly murdered Patrick Karamba.

From the evidence of the 10 prosecution witnesses this court finds that a prima facie case has been established sufficient to place accused persons on their defence.  They have a case to answer.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

RULING  DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT  ON 6TH   DAY OF FEBRUARY 2020.

In the presence of :

C/A:  Kinoti

Accused 1 – Present in person

Accused 2 : Present in person

State: Ms Matere for state.

Mr G. Kimathi Advocate for accused  persons.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

Court

S. 211 CPC Complied with.

Accused 1 – sworn evidence

Accused 2- Sworn statement

Mr E.Kimathi Advocate

I will consult the accused persons whether they will call witnesses.

Order: Defence hearing 19. 3.2020

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE