Republic v Ochieng & another [2024] KEHC 2821 (KLR)

Republic v Ochieng & another (Criminal Case E017 of 2022) [2024] KEHC 2821 (KLR) (15 March 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 2821 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Busia

Criminal Case E017 of 2022

WM Musyoka, J

March 15, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Joseph Owino Ochieng

1st Accused

Joseph Ahenda

2nd 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 15THDAY OF MARCH 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.