Republic v Kithinji [2025] KEHC 3803 (KLR)

Republic v Kithinji (Criminal Case E021 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 3803 (KLR) (24 March 2025) (Directions)

Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 3803 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kiambu

Criminal Case E021 of 2022

DO Chepkwony, J

March 24, 2025

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Charles Mwangi Kithinji

Accused

Directions

1. The matter was scheduled for hearing today. However, having listened to all counsel for the parties herein, hearing is adjourned on the grounds that the prosecuting counsel, M/S Ndeda is bereaved and Mr. Kimathi counsel for the accused person has sought for leave to cease acting for the accused person.

2. In view of this, hearing is adjourned with directions that:-a.Mr. Kimathi, counsel for the accused be and is hereby granted leave to cease acting for the accused person forthwith.b.The Deputy Registrar to assign the accused person another counsel.c.Hearing on 22nd and 23rd September, 2025. d.Mention on 24th April, 2025 for parties to confirm legal representation for the accused person.e.Production Order to issue for the accused.

It is so ordered.

DIRECTIONS DELIVERED VIRTUALLY, DATED AND SIGNED AT KIAMBU THIS 24TH DAY OFMARCH…. , 2025. D. O. CHEPKWONYJUDGEIn the presence of:Mr. Magero holding brief for M/S Ndeda counsel for the StateMr. Kimathi counsel for accusedAccused – presentMr. Munene watching brief for the victim’s familyCourt Assistant - Martin