Republic v Obembi & 2 others [2024] KEHC 4102 (KLR)

Republic v Obembi & 2 others (Criminal Case E001 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 4102 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 4102 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Busia

Criminal Case E001 of 2023

WM Musyoka, J

April 26, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Fred Otieno Obembi

1st Accused

James Otieno Onyango

2nd Accused

Evans Juma Oduor

3rd Accused

Ruling

1. I have perused the record herein, and I had the benefit of hearing all the witnesses who testified.

2. I am persuaded that the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused persons, and I do find that they have a case to answer, and I accordingly put them on their defence.

3. The defence hearing shall happen on a date to be appointed at the delivery of this ruling.

RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN OPEN COURT AT BUSIA THIS 26TH DAY OF APRIL 2024WM MUSYOKAJUDGEMr. Arthur Etyang, Court Assistant.AdvocatesMs. Chepkonga, instructed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, for the Republic.Mr. Ouma, Advocate for the accused persons.