Republic v Kirui alias Gilbert Kirui [2024] KEHC 11397 (KLR)

Republic v Kirui alias Gilbert Kirui (Criminal Case E032 of 2020) [2024] KEHC 11397 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 11397 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Criminal Case E032 of 2020

HI Ong'udi, J

September 30, 2024

Between

Republic

State

and

John Kiplangat Kirui alias Gilbert Kirui

Accused

Ruling

1. John Kiplangat Kirui alias Gilbert Kirui the accused stands charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code. The particulars being that the accused on 19th day of September, 2020 at Chigamba village in Emitik location, Kuresoi South sub-county within Nakuru County jointly with others not before court murdered Faith Rono.

2. The accused denied the charge and the case proceeded to full hearing with the prosecution calling a total of four (4) witnesses, before closing its case. Both the prosecution and defence counsel filed written submissions which I have duly considered alongside the evidence of the four witnesses including the post mortem report. I am satisfied that a prima facie case against the accused has been established and I hereby place him on his defence.

3. Orders accordingly

DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED THIS 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024 IN OPEN COURT AT NAKURUH. I. ONG’UDIJUDGE