Republic v M'imuti [2022] KEHC 12794 (KLR)

Republic v M'imuti (Criminal Case 114 of 2016) [2022] KEHC 12794 (KLR) (31 August 2022) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 12794 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Meru

Criminal Case 114 of 2016

EM Muriithi, J

August 31, 2022

Between

Republic

Prosecutor

and

Charles Kiranki M'imuti

Accused

Ruling

1. Upon considering the evidence presented by the prosecution through its eight (8) witnesses, the court finds that in terms of section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Codethere is evidence that the accused committed the offence charged.

2. Pursuant to section 306 (2) of the CPC, the court shall inform that accused of his right to make this defence in accordance with his Constitutional Right to “adduce and challenge evidence” under article 50 (2) (k) of the Constitution.

3. The defence hearing shall be fixed in consultation with the counsel for the accused and for the DPP.Order accordingly.

DATED AND DELIVERED THIS 31STDAY OF AUGUST 2022. EDWARD M. MURIITHIJUDGEAppearances:Ms. B. Nandwa Prosecution Counsel for DPP.Mr. Muchomba, Advocate for the Accused.