Republic v Ramadhan & 4 others (Criminal Case E024 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4859 (KLR) (16 April 2026) (Ruling)

Republic v Ramadhan & 4 others (Criminal Case E024 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 4859 (KLR) (16 April 2026) (Ruling)

The prosecution has established a prima facie case sufficient to require the accused persons to be placed on their defence.

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Citation
[2026] KEHC 4859 (KLR)
Parties
Prosecutor: Republic; 1st Accused: Safari Ramadhan; 2nd Accused: Salome Ngua Nzaro; 3rd Accused: Raphael Isuwi Chai; 4th Accused: Charo Japhet Kalume; 5th Accused: Gedion Ngua; 6th Accused: David Nzai Kombe
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
16 April 2026
Case Number
Criminal Case E024 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome
All accused persons found to have a case to answer and are placed on their defence.
Legal Topics
Murder, Prima Facie Case, Procedure Under Section 306 Criminal Procedure Code
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Murder Prima Facie Case Procedure Under Section 306 Criminal Procedure Code

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Safari Ramadhan

1st Accused

Salome Ngua Nzaro

2nd Accused

Raphael Isuwi Chai

3rd Accused

Charo Japhet Kalume

4th Accused

Gedion Ngua

5th Accused

David Nzai Kombe

6th Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused persons have a case to answer based on the evidence adduced

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution has established a prima facie case sufficient to require the accused persons to be placed on their defence.

Court Disposition

All accused persons found to have a case to answer and are placed on their defence.

Orders

  • Accused persons to be placed on their defence pursuant to Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
  • Rights under Article 50(2)(i),(k),(l) of the Constitution to be explained to them in a language they understand, in the presence of their legal counsel.