[2023] KEHC 3778 (KLR)
The court found that, after considering the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses, the evidence adduced was sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused. Consequently, the accused is required to be put on his defence in accordance with the law.
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- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 3778 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Ernest Mushindayi
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Kakamega
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case 25 of 2016
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Case / Ruling on Case to Answer
- Outcome
- Accused to be put on his defence.
- Judges
- WM Musyoka
- Legal Topics
- Case to Answer, Burden of Proof, Criminal Trial Procedure
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Republic
Applicant
Ernest Mushindayi
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Case to Answer
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution has adduced sufficient evidence to require the accused to be put on his defence.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that, after considering the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses, the evidence adduced was sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused. Consequently, the accused is required to be put on his defence in accordance with the law.
Court Disposition
Accused to be put on his defence.
Orders
- The accused person is put on his defence.
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
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Republic v Mushindayi (Criminal Case 25 of 2016) [2023] KEHC 3778 (KLR) (28 April 2023) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 3778 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Kakamega
Criminal Case 25 of 2016
WM Musyoka, J
April 28, 2023
Between
Republic
Prosecution
and
Ernest Mushindayi
Accused
Ruling
1. I have perused the record, and I had also heard all the witnesses herein. Considering the testimonies of PW1, PW2 and PW3, I am persuaded that the Republic has adduced sufficient evidence, to warrant the accused person being put on his defence.
RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN OPEN COURT AT KAKAMEGA THIS 28TH DAY OF APRIL 2023W.M. MUSYOKAJUDGEMr. Erick Zalo, Court Assistant.AppearancesMs. Kagai, instructed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, for the Republic.Mr. Mulama, Advocate for the accused person.