Republic v Mary Muthoni Muturi [2017] KEHC 1224 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT EMBU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 18 OF 2013 (MURDER)

REPUBLIC…….................................................... PROSECUTION

VERSUS

MARY MUTHONI MUTURI............................................ACCUSED

R U L I N G

1. The accused person faces a charge of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.   A plea of not guilty was entered in this case.

2. The prosecution called eleven (11) witnesses who testified before this court. At the close of the prosecution’s case, the defence counsel Ms. Muthoni  opted not to file submissions leaving the court to make its ruling.

3. I have carefully considered the evidence on record.  It is my considered opinion that it is sufficient to support the charge.  The prosecution have established a prima facie case. The accused is hereby called upon to made her defence.

DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED AT EMBU THIS 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017.

F. MUCHEMI

JUDGE

In the presence of:-

Ms. Muriuki for Muthoni for accused

Ms. Manyal for State