Republic v Stephen & another (Criminal Case E001 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5721 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

Republic v Stephen & another (Criminal Case E001 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5721 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

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

Citation
[2026] KEHC 5721 (KLR)
Parties
Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: Alex Mutwiri Stephen; Accused: Lucy Muindi
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
30 April 2026
Case Number
Criminal Case E001 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome
accused persons found to have a case to answer
Legal Topics
Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer, Section 210 Criminal Procedure Code
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Prima Facie Case Case to Answer Section 210 Criminal Procedure Code

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Alex Mutwiri Stephen

Accused

Lucy Muindi

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

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

accused persons found to have a case to answer

Orders

  • accused persons to be placed on their defence
  • section 210 of the Criminal Procedure Code to be complied with