Republic v Mapenzi [2024] KEHC 1556 (KLR)

Republic v Mapenzi (Criminal Case E021 of 2022) [2024] KEHC 1556 (KLR) (21 February 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 1556 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Mombasa

Criminal Case E021 of 2022

A. Ong’injo, J

February 21, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecutor

and

Rama Mapenzi

Accused

Ruling

1. Following the evidence of 7 (seven) prosecution witnesses tendered in this court, it is found that a prima facie case has been established sufficient to place accused on his defence.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT/ONLINE THROUGH MS TEAMS,THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEIn the presence of: -Etropia - Court AssistantMr. Ngiri for the StateAccused present in personHON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEPARA 2. COURT – Accused informed on right and method of defending himself and he replies.HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGE21/2/2024ACCUSED – I will give sworn evidence. I don’t have a witness.COURT – Defence hearing on 7/03/2024HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGE21/2/2024Cr. Case E021. 2022 2 A. Ong’injo J