Republic v Lukas [2024] KEHC 12305 (KLR)

Republic v Lukas (Criminal Case 10 of 2020) [2024] KEHC 12305 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 12305 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Naivasha

Criminal Case 10 of 2020

GL Nzioka, J

September 30, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Faith Mwende Lukas

Accused

Ruling

1. The accused was arraigned in court charged in two counts with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code (Cap 63) Laws of Kenya.

2. She pleaded not guilty to both counts when read to her. The case proceeded to the hearing of the prosecution case.

3. I have considered the evidence adduced at the close of the prosecution case and I am satisfied that, sufficient evidence has been adduced to place the accused on her defence.

4. In regard to the aforesaid, I rule that, the accused has a case to answer pursuant to the provision of section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75) of the Laws of Kenya. The accused is required to inform the court on how she will conduct her defence case.

5. It is so ordered

DATED, DELIVERED AND SIGNED THIS 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024. GRACE L. NZIOKAJUDGEIn the presence of:Mr. Owour for the accused.The accused present virtuallyN/A for the StateMr. Komen: Court Assistant