Republic v Waithera & 2 others (Criminal Case E006 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5940 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

The prosecution has established a prima facie case against each accused person; they are called upon to give their defence.

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Citation: [2026] KEHC 5940 (KLR)
Parties: Prosecutor: Republic; 1st Accused: Victor Muya Waithera; 2nd Accused: Gerald Kihara Waithera; 3rd Accused: Elias Kagai Njuguna
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Judgment Date: 30 April 2026
Case Number: Criminal Case E006 of 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome: accused persons found to have a case to answer
Legal Topics: Murder, Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Murder Prima Facie Case Case to Answer

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

Victor Muya Waithera

1st Accused

Gerald Kihara Waithera

2nd Accused

Elias Kagai Njuguna

3rd Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused persons have a case to answer for the offence of murder

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution has established a prima facie case against each accused person; they are called upon to give their defence.

Court Disposition

accused persons found to have a case to answer

Orders

accused persons to give their defence

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