Republic v Murasi (Criminal Case 40 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 5052 (KLR) (21 April 2026) (Ruling)

Republic v Murasi (Criminal Case 40 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 5052 (KLR) (21 April 2026) (Ruling)

The prosecution has established a prima facie case by adducing evidence of a fatal stabbing, placing the accused at the scene, and linking him to the incident, thereby requiring the accused to respond under Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Citation
[2026] KEHC 5052 (KLR)
Parties
Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Dennis Mango Murasi
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
21 April 2026
Case Number
Criminal Case 40 of 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer at Close of Prosecution
Outcome
accused placed on defence
Legal Topics
Murder, Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer, Circumstantial Evidence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Prima Facie Case Case to Answer Circumstantial Evidence

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Dennis Mango Murasi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer at Close of Prosecution

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused person sufficient to place him on his defence

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution has established a prima facie case by adducing evidence of a fatal stabbing, placing the accused at the scene, and linking him to the incident, thereby requiring the accused to respond under Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Court Disposition

accused placed on defence

Orders

  • The accused, Dennis Mango Murasi, is hereby placed on his defence.
  • Defence hearing scheduled for 21.9.2026.