Republic v Njogu [2025] KEHC 5841 (KLR)

Republic v Njogu (Criminal Case 50 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 5841 (KLR) (8 May 2025) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 5841 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nakuru

Criminal Case 50 of 2016

PN Gichohi, J

May 8, 2025

Between

Republic

Prosecutor

and

Joyce Wangari Njogu

Accused

Ruling

1. Joyce Wangari Njogu (herein referred to as the Accused) was charged with three counts of Murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.

2. The particulars of Count I are that on the 29th day of August 2016 at Kiambereria Location in Molo Sub- County within Nakuru County, she murdered Jackson Gathoni Kahiru.

3. In regard to Count II, the particulars are that on the 29th day of August 2016 at Kiambereria Location in Molo Sub- County within Nakuru County, she murdered Hope Gathoni Wanjiku.

4. The particulars of Count III are that on the 29th day of August 2016 at Kiambereria Location in Molo Sub- County within Nakuru County, she murdered Mary Wanjiku.

5. She pleaded not guilty and the Prosecution closed its case on evidence of its Nine (9) witnesses.

6. Parties agreed to file and exchange submissions but defence did not comply. After considering the evidence on record together with submissions by the Prosecution, this Court is satisfied that a prima facie case has been established against the accused .

7. Consequently, she is hereby placed on her defence under Section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

8. Detailed reasons thereof will be in the judgment.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT NAKURU THIS 8TH DAY OF MAY, 2025. PATRICIA GICHOHIJUDGEIn the presence of:Mr. Kihara for the StateMr. Karanja Mbugua for AccusedJoyce Wangari Njogu - AccusedRuto, Court Assistant