Republic v Msagha (Criminal Case E005 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5440 (KLR) (28 April 2026) (Ruling)

The prosecution has established a prima facie case, and the accused is required to be placed on her defence under section 210 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Citation: [2026] KEHC 5440 (KLR)
Parties: Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Catherine Wawuda Msagha
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Judgment Date: 28 April 2026
Case Number: Criminal Case E005 of 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome: accused has a case to answer
Legal Topics: Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer, Section 210 CPC
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Prima Facie Case Case to Answer Section 210 CPC

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Catherine Wawuda Msagha

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer

Legal Issues

1 Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution has established a prima facie case, and the accused is required to be placed on her defence under section 210 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Court Disposition

accused has a case to answer

Orders

accused to be placed on her defence
section 210 of the CPC to be complied with