Republic v Lampat Letongoros,George Letongoros & Benson Lepere [2017] KEHC 174 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT NAKURU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 40 OF 2013

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

VERSUS

LAMPAT LETONGOROS.....................................1ST ACCUSED

GEORGE LETONGOROS....................................2ND ACCUSED

BENSON LEPERE..................................................3RD ACCUSED

RULING

The three accused persons namely LAMPAT LETONGOROS (1st accused). GEORGE LETONGOROS (2nd accused) and BENSON LEPERE (3rd accused) are jointly charged with the offence of MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 203 as read with SECTION 204 OF THE PENAL CODE.

The prosecution called ten (10) 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 October, 2017

Ms Chemgetich for all 3 accused

Mr. Motende for DPP

Court– Hearing on 8/12/2017 for defence hearing.

MAUREEN A. ODERO

JUDGE