State v Oidho [2023] KEHC 24862 (KLR)

State v Oidho (Criminal Case E019 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 24862 (KLR) (2 November 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 24862 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Siaya

Criminal Case E019 of 2022

DO Ogembo, J

November 2, 2023

Between

State

Prosecution

and

Stephen Otieno Oidho

Accused

Ruling

1. I have considered the evidence on record as produced by the Prosecution and the submissions made by the defence. Guided by the standard set out in the case of Bhatt vs Republic, I am convinced that the Prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused that warrants the accused being placed to his own defence. I accordingly therefore find the accused with a case to answer and place him to his own defence.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT SIAYA THIS 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023D.O. OGEMBOJUDGECourt:Ruling read out in presence of Mr. Ooro F. for accused and Ms. Mumu for State.D.O. OGEMBOJUDGE