Republic v Moses Mugambi M’Tuerandu [2019] KEHC 3238 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 27 OF 2016

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

VERSUS

MOSES MUGAMBI M’TUERANDU........ACCUSED

RULING

The  accused Moses Mugambi M’Tuerandu is charged with offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.

Particulars are that the accused person on the 19th day of April 2016 at BBC Area, Kithima location in Buuri District within Meru County murdered Sharon Kajuju.

From the evidence of the 7 prosectuion witnesses this court finds that a prima facie case has been established sufficient to place accused person on his defence.  He has a case to answer.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

RULING  DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT  ON 3RD  DAY OF October  2019.

In the presence of :

C/A:  Japheth

Ms Mbithe for state

Accused  – Present in person

Mr Kimathi Advocate for accused persons

Ms Mbithe for State  - Present

Section 211 CPC explained to accused how he can defend himself and he replies :

Accused: Sworn statement.  No witnesses.

Order:  DHG - 5. 11. 2019

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE