Republic v Julius Mungathia Kaberia [2019] KEHC 5614 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MERU

HCR 26 OF 2016

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

VERSUS

JULIUS MUNGATHIA KABERIA.......ACCUSED

RULING

The accused Julius Mungathia Kaberia alias Kubwa faces a charge of Murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.

Particulars are that Julius Mungathia Kaberia alias Kubwa on the 13th day of May 2016 at Mwangaza Area in Isiolo Town within Isiolo County murdered Andrew Thuranira.

Seven prosecution witnesses testified to support the charge against the accused person and this court finds that their evidence was sufficient and raised a prima facie case sufficient to place accused on his defence.  He has a case to answer.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

RULING   DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT  ON 17TH DAY OF JULY  2019.

In the presence of :

C/A:  Kinoti

Accused:

Mr Omari Advocate for accused person:

Mr Chelule holding  brief for Mbithi for state

Mr Omari Advocate: Accused will give sworn evidence.

Order: Dhg 24. 7.19

Accused remanded in custody.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE