Republic v Kirui [2024] KEHC 12130 (KLR)

Republic v Kirui (Criminal Case E004 of 2020) [2024] KEHC 12130 (KLR) (24 September 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 12130 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Naivasha

Criminal Case E004 of 2020

GL Nzioka, J

September 24, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Victor Kipkoech Kirui

Accused

Ruling

1. On 21st December 2020, the accused was arraigned in court charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code (Cap 63) Laws of Kenya.

2. The charges were read to him and he pleaded not guilty. The matter proceeded to hearing of the prosecution case.

3. At the conclusion of the prosecution case I have considered the evidence adduced and pursuant to the provisions of section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75) of the Laws of Kenya, it is the finding of the court that there is adequate evidence to place the accused on his defence. The accused is informed accordingly and required to indicate to the court the way, mode or manner in which he shall conduct his defence.

4. It is so ordered and/or directed.

DATED, DELIVERED AND SIGNED THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024GRACE L. NZIOKAJUDGEIn the presence of:Mr. P. K. Njuguna for the AccusedN/A for the StateMr. Komen: Court Assistant