Republic v Mututo [2023] KEHC 20279 (KLR)

Republic v Mututo (Criminal Case 15 of 2020) [2023] KEHC 20279 (KLR) (20 July 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 20279 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nyahururu

Criminal Case 15 of 2020

CM Kariuki, J

July 20, 2023

Between

Republic

Prosecutor

and

Moses Njogu Mututo

Accused

Ruling

1. The accused is charged with murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code.

2. Particulars being that on the 29th day of July 2020, at Kiharo village in Kiharo sub-location, Gatumbiro location within Nyandarua West sub-county of Nyandarua county murdered Jane Waitherero Kariuki.

3. He pleaded not guilty and went to a full hearing.

4. The prosecution called nine (9) witnesses and closed its case. The court is called to decide whether the accused has a case to answer.

5. After going through the evidence and submissions.

6. I find the accused has a case to answer and put on his defence.

DATED, SIGNED, AND DELIVERED AT NYAHURURU ON THIS 20TH DAY OF JULY 2023. ………………………………CHARLES KARIUKIJUDGE