Republic v Robert Gitonga & Jane Karambo [2019] KEHC 5464 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 68 OF 2014

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

VERSUS

ROBERT GITONGA................................................1ST ACCUSED

JANE KARAMBO...................................................2ND ACCUSED

RULING

The accused  persons Robert Gitonga and Jane Karambo  face a charge of Murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.

Particulars are that Robert Gitonga and Jane Karambo  on the 17th day of August 2014  at Tumu tumu sub-location, Kiguru Location within Meru county murdered Raki Muriithi.

In consideration of the prosecution witnesses evidence tendered by 5prosecution witnesses this court finds that a prima facie case has been established against the  accused persons sufficient to place the  2 accused persons on their  defence.  They  have a case to answer

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

RULING   DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT  ON 25TH DAY OF JULY  2019.

In the presence of :

C/A:  Kinoti

MS  Muna  Advocate for A1:- No appearance

Mr Mbogo Advocate for A2:-  Present

A1: Present in person

A2: Present in person

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

Mr Mbogo Advocate  holding brief for Muna for A1 and for A2

We pray for a date for defence hearing.  Accused persons will give sworn statement.  I will discuss with my colleague if we can have one witness.

Order:Dhg 30. 9.2019

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE