State v Nyamati & 2 others [2025] KEHC 1158 (KLR)

State v Nyamati & 2 others (Criminal Case 37 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 1158 (KLR) (24 February 2025) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 1158 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisii

Criminal Case 37 of 2021

TA Odera, J

February 24, 2025

Between

State

Prosecution

and

Geoffrey Nyamati

1st Accused

Matundura alias Godffrey

2nd Accused

Miroga Mwita

3rd Accused

Ruling

I have carefully considered the evidence on record. I find that a prima facie case has been established against accused. He has a case to answer and I proceed to place him on his defence under section of 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

T.A ODERAJUDGE2. 25Delivered Virtually Via Teams Platform in the presence of:Accused.Okemwa Steve holding brief for Miss Gogi for accused Advocate for accusedCourt Assistant – OigoCourt: The provisions of section 306 (2) CPC are now complied with.T.A ODERAJUDGEOkemwa: Accused will adduce unsworn testimony and call no witnessesOrder: Defence hearing on 25. 3.25. T.A ODERAJUDGE