Republic v Ongoro & 2 others [2024] KEHC 1351 (KLR)

Republic v Ongoro & 2 others (Criminal Case E020 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 1351 (KLR) (16 February 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 1351 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Busia

Criminal Case E020 of 2023

WM Musyoka, J

February 16, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Kevin Ongoro

1st Accused

Joseph Ongoro Wanjala

2nd Accused

Semi Onduodo

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 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 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.