Republic v Jeremiah Musyoki alias Kimangu [2021] KEHC 3998 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MOMBASA

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 3 OF 2016

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

- VERSUS -

JEREMIAH MUSYOKI ALIAS KIMANGU.....................................ACCUSED

RULING

1. The accused Jeremiah Musyoki alias Kimangu faces a charge of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.

2. The particulars are that on the 16th day of January 2016 at Tabora area of Mariakani Township within Kilifi County murdered Moses Musyoki. The prosecution called 6 witnesses to support its case that the accused committee the offence herein. Counsel for the accused person did not file submissions and the matter was reserved or ruling.

3. From the evidence of the six witnesses, this court finds that the prosecution established a prima facie case sufficient to call upon the accused person to defend himself. He has a case to answer.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT/ONLINE THROUGH MS TEAMS, THIS 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2021

HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

In the presence of:-

Mohamed - Court Assistant

Ms. Keya for the State

Ms. Odhiang’ for the Accused – No Appearance

Accused: Present in person

HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE