Republic v Kipruto & 2 others [2024] KEHC 8681 (KLR)

Republic v Kipruto & 2 others (Criminal Case 57 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 8681 (KLR) (18 July 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 8681 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Eldama Ravine

Criminal Case 57 of 2023

RB Ngetich, J

July 18, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Maxwel Kipruto

1st Accused

Simon Kibet Kibos alias Mustafa

2nd Accused

Bonengers Kipruto Salgong alias Abubakar

3rd Accused

Ruling

1. I have considered the evidence adduced by the 6 prosecution witnesses and find that a prima facie case has been established to warrant the accused person be placed on his defence.

RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED VIRTUALLY AT ELDAMA RAVINE HIGH COURT SUB-REGISTRY THIS 18TH DAY OF JULY 2024. ....................................RACHEL NGETICHJUDGEIn the presence of:CA Karanja/ChristopherAccused 1 PresentAccused 2 PresentAccused 3 PresentMs. Ratemo State CounselMr. Mbeche counsel for Accused1Mr. Chepkilot counsel for Accused2Mr.Chebii counsel for Accused 3 Absent