Republic v Wilson Muriithi [2019] KEHC 7137 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 46 OF 2014

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

V E R S U S

WILSON MURIITHI....................ACCUSED

RULING

The accused Wilson Muriithi was charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.

Particulars are that the accused Wilson Muriithi on 5th Day of February 2014 at Nkabune Location Imenti North Sub-county in  Meru County murdered Henry Murerwa.

The prosecution adduced the evidence of 6 witness and this court is persuaded by particularly the evidence of PW2, PW3 and PW4 that it is the accused who was culpable in this matter.  The prosecution has established a prima facie case and accused has a case answer. He is placed on defense.

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE

RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT ON 23rd  DAY OF MAY 2019.

In the presence of :

C/A: Japhet

State:- Ms Mbithi

Mr Wamache advocate holding for Ngugi for accused.

Accused: Present in person

Section 211 CPC explained to accused person

Accused:

I will give sworn statement.

I don’t have witnesses

Order: Defence hearing 6. 6.2019

HON A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE