Republic v Richard Koech Cheruiyot [2015] KEHC 4355 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO

CRIMINAL CASE NO.19 OF 2009

REPUBLIC..........................................PROSECUTION

VERSUS

RICHARD KOECH CHERUIYOT.................................ACCUSED

R U L I N G

The accused faced a charge of Murder contrary to Section 203as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.

The Prosecution called a total of six (6) witnesses.

I have considered their evidence alongside the submissions by both the state and the defence.

The evidence is circumstantial but I am satisfied that the Prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused person.

I hereby place him on his defence under Section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Orders accordingly.

Dated, signed and delivered in open court this 26th day of June, 2015.

H.I.ONG'UDI

JUDGE