Republic v Obaga & another [2026] KEHC 5521 (KLR)
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 5521 (KLR)
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Court
- High Court
- Posture
- Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
- Case number
- Criminal Case E002 of 2024
- Language
- English
More details
- Court
- High Court
- Posture
- Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
- Case number
- Criminal Case E002 of 2024
- Language
- English
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01
Holding and result
The prosecution has established a prima facie case warranting both accused persons to be placed on their defence.
Court disposition
Both accused persons have a case to answer and are placed on their defence.
Orders
- Both accused persons to be placed on their defence
02
Material facts
Parties
Republic
Prosecution Counsel: Mr. NgigiSnaida Achieng Obaga
1st Accused Counsel: Miss AkokoCaroline Betty Mwakilenge
2nd Accused Counsel: Miss Akoko03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused persons
- 02
Whether the accused persons should be placed on their defence
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The prosecution contends that sufficient evidence has been adduced to establish a prima facie case against both accused persons.
- Respondent
- The accused persons, through their advocate, contest that the prosecution has not established a case to answer.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Section 210 Criminal Procedure Code
A prima facie case must be established before accused persons are placed on their defence.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The prosecution has established a prima facie case warranting both accused persons to be placed on their defence.
Court disposition
Both accused persons have a case to answer and are placed on their defence.
- Both accused persons to be placed on their defence
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High Court
Judgment
Republic v Obaga & another (Criminal Case E002 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5521 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 5521 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Voi Criminal Case E002 of 2024 AN Ongeri, J April 29, 2026 Between Republic Prosecution and Snaida Achieng Obaga 1st Accused Caroline Betty Mwakilenge 2nd Accused Ruling 1.Upon considering the evidence adduced by the prosecution in this case, this court finds that the prosecution has established a prima facie case to warrant both Accused Persons to be placed on their defence. 2.This court rules that both Accused Persons have a case to answer. 3.Section 210 complied with. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 29TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI HIGH COURT.ASENATH ONGERIJUDGEIn the presence of:-Court Assistant: Millicent/EghwaProsecutor: Mr. NgigiMiss Akoko for Both the Accused PersonsThe Accused Persons
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