Republic v Mapesa [2024] KEHC 1257 (KLR)

Republic v Mapesa (Criminal Case E142 of 2021) [2024] KEHC 1257 (KLR) (9 February 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 1257 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kakamega

Criminal Case E142 of 2021

PJO Otieno, J

February 9, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Protus Luseno Mapesa

Accused

Ruling

1. A complete evaluation of the evidence led and recorded from the six (6) prosecution witnesses connect the Accused to the assault of the deceased in a manner that calls upon him to offer an explanation otherwise.

2. The Court finds that a prima facie case has been made out and puts the Accused on his defence. He has a case to answer.

3. Defence hearing on 23/5/2024.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KAKAMEGA, THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024. PATRICK J. O. OTIENOJUDGEIn the presence of:Ms. Chala for the ProsecutionMs. Muthami for the AccusedCourt Assistant: Polycap Mukabwa