Republic v Kasoa (Criminal Case 5 of 2017) [2026] KEHC 4596 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Ruling)

A prima facie case has been established against the accused person based on the evidence of the 15 prosecution witnesses and exhibits produced, warranting placement of the accused on his defence.

Citation: [2026] KEHC 4596 (KLR)
Parties: Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Felix Mutunga Kasoa
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Judgment Date: 9 April 2026
Case Number: Criminal Case 5 of 2017
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome: accused placed on his defence
Legal Topics: Murder, Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Murder Prima Facie Case Case to Answer

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Felix Mutunga Kasoa

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer

Legal Issues

1 whether the prosecution has established the essential ingredients of murder against the accused
2 whether the evidence links the accused to the death of the deceased
3 whether the accused has a case to answer

Ratio Decidendi

A prima facie case has been established against the accused person based on the evidence of the 15 prosecution witnesses and exhibits produced, warranting placement of the accused on his defence.

Court Disposition

accused placed on his defence

Orders

accused person is placed on his defence
matter to be mentioned on 18th May 2026 for directions under Section 306(2) of the CPC