Republic v Obaga & another (Criminal Case E002 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5521 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

Republic v Obaga & another (Criminal Case E002 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5521 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling)

The prosecution has established a prima facie case warranting both accused persons to be placed on their defence.

Citation
[2026] KEHC 5521 (KLR)
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; 1st Accused: Snaida Achieng Obaga; 2nd Accused: Caroline Betty Mwakilenge
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
29 April 2026
Case Number
Criminal Case E002 of 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome
Both accused persons have a case to answer and are placed on their defence.
Legal Topics
Case to Answer, Prima Facie Case, Section 210 Criminal Procedure Code
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Case to Answer Prima Facie Case Section 210 Criminal Procedure Code

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Snaida Achieng Obaga

1st Accused

Caroline Betty Mwakilenge

2nd Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused persons
  2. 2 Whether the accused persons should be placed on their defence

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.

Orders

  • Both accused persons to be placed on their defence