Republic v Moses Gitonga Kanunguri & Benjamin Kirimi Kanunguri [2018] KEHC 3692 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 36 OF 2015

REPUBLIC...................................................PROSECUTOR

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MOSES GITONGA KANUNGURI.............1ST ACCUSED

BENJAMIN KIRIMI KANUNGURI...........2NDACCUSED

Ruling

The accused persons, Moses Gitonga Kanunguri and Benjamin Kirimi Kanunguri were charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code cap 63 Laws of Kenya.

Particulars are that on 11th April, 2015 at Kongotiame village, Kabachi Location in Igember North Subcounty within Meru County the accused persons jointly murdered Josephat M’Uthaka.

Upon the accused persons pleading not guilty to the offence of murder, application for bond pending trial was made by the accused persons’ advocate.  The prebail report filed in court is favourable to the accused persons release on bond.  The accused persons maybe released on a bond of Kshs. 500, 000/= each plus one surety of similar amount each.

Sureties to be examined by the Deputy Registrar for suitability to ensure accused persons attend court as and when required

HON. A.ONG’INJO

JUDGE

Ruling signed, Delivered and Dated this 27th Day of September 2018.

In the presence of:

C/A: Penina

Mr Mutunga Advocate holding brief for Mr Muthamia for accused persons.

Mrs Mwathi for state.

A1 – Present

A2 – Present in person.

Order

Hg 4. 10. 2018

HON. A.ONG’INJO

JUDGE