Republic v Pius Kimani M’mwenda [2020] KEHC 4831 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASENO. 121 OF 2018

REPUBLIC..................................................................................................DPP

VERSUS

PIUS KIMANI M’MWENDA.......................................................ACCUSED

RULING

The subject herein Pius Kimani M’Mwenda is charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal code.

Particulars are that Pius Kiman M’Mwenda on the 23rd day of November 2018 in Maibuki village, Amwathi II Sub-location , Kabachi location in Igembe North Sub-county within Meru County murdered Musmus Kobia.

The evidence adduced by the 7 prosecution witnesses has established a prima facie case sufficient to place the subject herein on his defence. He has a case to answer.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT ON 27TH  DAY OF FEBRUARY 2020.

In the presence of :

C/A: Kinoti

Accused:- Present in person

State: Ms Mbithe for state.

Muriera Advocate for subject

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

Mr Muriera Advocate

He will give sworn evidence.

Order:

Defence hearing 17. 3.2020

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE