Republic v Kennedy Radiala Muchiri, Samuel Njihia Muchiri , Samuel Mugendi Njeru & Joesph Thuo Mwangi [2017] KEHC 165 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT NAKURU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 10 OF 2014

REPUBLIC................................................................STATE

VERSUS

KENNEDY RADIALA MUCHIRI.............1ST ACCUSED

SAMUEL NJIHIA MUCHIRI....................2ND ACCUSED

SAMUEL MUGENDI NJERU...................3RD ACCUSED

JOESPH THUO MWANGI..........................4TH ACCUSED

RULING

The 4 accused persons namely KENNEDY RADIALA MUCHIRI, SAMUEL NJIHIA MUCHIRI, SAMUEL MUGENDI NJERU and JOESPH THUO MWANGI are jointly charged with the offence of MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 203 as read with SECTION 204 OF THE PENAL CODE.

The prosecution called seven (7) witnesses in support of their case. I have considered the evidence on record. I am satisfied that a prima facie case has been established. I therefore direct that each accused shall give his defence to the charge.

Dated in Nakuru this 3rd day of November, 2017

Ms Chemngetich for Accused

Mr. Motende for DPP

Court– Hearing on 18/12/2017 for defence hearing.

Maureen A. Odero

Judge