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https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/7149

The court held that, after hearing the prosecution evidence, a prima facie case had been established against the accused persons, and they were therefore required to enter their defence.

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Citation
[2026] KEHC 7149 (KLR)
Parties
State: REPUBLIC; 1st Accused: Isaac Torotich; 2nd Accused: Jackson Rotich
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case E007 of 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Whether the Accused Have a Case to Answer After Prosecution Evidence
Outcome
Prima facie case found; accused placed on their defence.
Judges
["RPV Wendoh"]
Legal Topics
Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer, Accused’s Defence Options
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Prima Facie Case Case to Answer Accused’s Defence Options

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Parties

REPUBLIC

State

Isaac Torotich

1st Accused

Jackson Rotich

2nd Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Whether the Accused Have a Case to Answer After Prosecution Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution had established a prima facie case requiring the accused persons to be put on their defence.

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that, after hearing the prosecution evidence, a prima facie case had been established against the accused persons, and they were therefore required to enter their defence.

Court Disposition

Prima facie case found; accused placed on their defence.

Orders

  • The accused shall defend themselves.
  • The accused were informed of the three available modes of defence.