Republic v Peter Mwavita Mwambao [2022] KEHC 1005 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MOMBASA

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 42 OF 2018

REPUBLIC.................................PROSECUTOR

-VERSUS-

PETER MWAVITA MWAMBAO.....ACCUSED

R U L I N G

1. The accused person Peter Mwavita Mwambao is charged with the offence of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the penal code.

2. Particulars are that Peter Mwavita Mwambao on the 8th July 2018 at Makata Village, Ziani Location in Kilifi South Sub-county within Kilifi County murdered Beatrice Furaha John.

3. The prosecution called 6 witnesses to support charge of murder against the accused.

4. The said evidence has been considered and this court finds that a prima facie case has been established sufficient to place accused on his defence.  He has a case to answer.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT THIS 01ST DAY OF APRIL, 2022

HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

In the presence of:-

Ogwel- Court Assistant

Ms. Ogejo Advocate hold brief for Mr. Oluga Advocate

for Accused – present in person

Mr. Ngiri for State

Hon. Lady Justice A. Ong’injo

Judge

Ms. Ogejo Advocate

We can have a date for defence hearing.

Order

Defence hearing – 6/9/2022.

Hon. Lady Justice A. Ong’injo

Judge

1/4/2022