Republic v Muriithi [2023] KEHC 26889 (KLR)

Republic v Muriithi (Criminal Case 11 of 2014) [2023] KEHC 26889 (KLR) (14 July 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 26889 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Mombasa

Criminal Case 11 of 2014

DO Chepkwony, J

July 14, 2023

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Bonface Muriithi

Accused

Ruling

1. The matter is for mention to confirm the accused person is deceased.

2. I have perused the court record and found a Certificate of Death No.0824891, dated November 15, 2021 indicating that one Bonface Wanjie Muriithi, who is the accused person herein is deceased, having died on October 16, 2021.

3. In the circumstances, the case hereby abates and is marked as closed.

4. The surety deposited herein by the surety to be released to Evangeline Movari N’nturimberia, the surety herein forthwith.It is so ordered.

RULING DELIVERED VIRTUALLY, DATED AND SIGNED AT KIAMBU THIS 14TH DAY OF JULY 2023. D.O CHEPKWONYJUDGEIn the presence of:M/S Valerie counsel for the StateMR. Borona counsel for the accused personCourt Assistant – Mwenda/Hamisi