https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kemc/2026/322
The court found that the prosecution evidence established a prima facie case capable of putting the accused on his defense, and therefore held that the accused had a case to answer.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEMC 322 (KLR)
- Parties
- Prosecution: Republic; Accused: David Maina Magondu
- Court
- Magistrate's Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Sexual Offence E014 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Ruling on Case to Answer / Defense Under Section 211 CPC After Prosecution Case
- Outcome
- Accused placed on his defense
- Judges
- ["MM Gituma"]
- Legal Topics
- Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer, Defense Election Under Section 211, Right to Fair Trial
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Republic
Prosecution
David Maina Magondu
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal Ruling on Case to Answer / Defense Under Section 211 CPC After Prosecution Case
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution had established a prima facie case sufficient to place the accused on his defense.
- 2 Whether the accused should be called upon to defend himself under Section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the prosecution evidence established a prima facie case capable of putting the accused on his defense, and therefore held that the accused had a case to answer.
Court Disposition
Accused placed on his defense
Orders
- Prima facie case established.
- Accused has a case to answer.
Full Case Text
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**REPUBLIC OF KENYA** **IN THE CHIEF MAGISTRATES COURT AT NYERI** **S.O NO. E014 OF 2026** **REPUBLIC……………….……..……………………………………………………..……PROSECUTION** **VERSUS** **DAVID MAINA MAGONDU..……………….……….…........................................ ACCUSED** **RULING** I have considered the evidence tendered by the Prosecution. It is my finding that a prima facie case has been established capable of placing the accused on his defense. I hold that the accused has a case to answer. **Dated, Signed, and Delivered in Nyeri on this 20th day of July 2026.** **M.M GITUMA** **SENIOR RESIDENT MAGISTRATE** In the presence of: ……………………………………………Prosecution Counsel …………………………………………..…Accused …………………………………………..….Court Assistant Court: The provisions of Section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Article 50 (2) (i) of the Constitution are explained to the accused in a language that he understands; Kiswahili, and upon being asked the mode of defense that he will adopt, he responds: