Republic v Julius Kimathi Charles, Jeremiah Muthee Thaimuta & Samuel Kiama [2018] KEHC 1132 (KLR) | Murder | Esheria

Republic v Julius Kimathi Charles, Jeremiah Muthee Thaimuta & Samuel Kiama [2018] KEHC 1132 (KLR)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 63 OF 2013

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

VERSUS

JULIUS KIMATHI CHARLES

JEREMIAH MUTHEE THAIMUTA

SAMUEL KIAMA............ACCUSED

RULING

The accused persons Julius Kimathi Charles, Jeremiah and Samuel Kiogora Kiama were charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.

Particulars are that the accused persons on the 8th day of May 2013 at Mumui Location, Tigania west District in Meru County Jointly with others not before the court murdered Douglas Muthaura Maithima.

In consideration of the evidence of the 5 prosecution witnesses who testified in support of the charge against accused particularly PW1 and PW2 this court is convinced that sufficient evidence has been adduced connecting the accused persons to the offence herein.  This court finds that a prima facie case has been established sufficient to place accused persons on defence.  They have a case to answer.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

25. 10. 18

Before Adwera J

Mrs Mwathi for state.

Mr Omari Advocate for accused persons – Mrs Ntarangwi holding brief.

A1

A2         Present in person.

A3

Penina Ct Assistant

COURT RULING DELIVERED DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT.

Section 211 C.P.C explained to accused persons.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

Mrs Ntarangwi

Accused persons will give sworn statements A3 has one witness.

A1 – will call one witness

A2 – has no witness

Order

Dhg  9. 11. 2018

Accused bond extended.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE