Republic v Mbogo & 5 others [2023] KEHC 23332 (KLR)

Republic v Mbogo & 5 others (Criminal Case 1 of 2014) [2023] KEHC 23332 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 23332 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Mombasa

Criminal Case 1 of 2014

A. Ong’injo, J

September 28, 2023

Between

Republic

Prosecutor

and

Sidi Menza Mbogo

1st Accused

Lugo Menza Mbogo

2nd Accused

Lilian Menza Mbogo Alias Taabu

3rd Accused

Steward Maitha Masha Alias Asa Vosa

4th Accused

Safari Mbogo Menza

5th Accused

Nixon Amani Kitsao Alias Tembele

6th Accused

Ruling

1. The accused persons Sidi Menza Mbogo, Lugo Menza Mbogo, Lilian Menza Mbogo alias Taabu, Steward Maitha Masha alias Asa Vosa, Safari Mbogo Menza, and Nixon Amani Kitsao alias Tembele face a charge of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.

2. Particulars of the offence are that Sidi Menza Mbogo, Lugo Menza Mbogo, Lilian Menza Mbogo alias Taabu, Steward Maitha Masha alias Asa Vosa, Safari Mbogo Menza, and Nixon Amani Kitsao alias Tembele on the 13th and 14th day of August 2013 at an unknown place and time within Kilifi County, jointly with others not before court murdered Moses Tuva Menza.

3. The prosecution called 9 witnesses to support its case and from the evidence of the prosecution witnesses, this court finds that a prima facie case has been established sufficient to place accused persons on their defence. They have a case to answer.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT/ONLINE THROUGH MS TEAMS, THIS 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEIn the presence of: -Ogwel- Court AssistantMr. Ngiri for the StateMr. Omuya Advocate for the 1st Accused present onlineNo appearance for Ms. Okumu Advocate for the 3rd AccusedMr. Mwawasi H/B for Mr. Egunza Advocate for the 4th and 6th AccusedMr. Omuya H/B for Mr. Otieno Advocate for the 5th AccusedAccused persons present in personHON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEMr. Omuya Advocate: We can take a date for defence.Order: Defence hearing on 9. 11. 2023. Mr. Omuya to inform the advocate for accused 3 and 5HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGE