https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/7229

https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/7229

The court found that the prosecution evidence established a prima facie case against the accused, and therefore directed that he proceed to defend himself.

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Citation
[2026] KEHC 7229 (KLR)
Parties
Prosecutor: State; Accused: Robert Limo
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case E014 of 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Prima Facie Case After Prosecution Evidence
Outcome
Prima facie case found; accused placed on his defence.
Judges
["RPV Wendoh"]
Legal Topics
Prima Facie Case, Direction to Defend, Close of Prosecution Case
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Prima Facie Case Direction to Defend Close of Prosecution Case

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Parties

State

Prosecutor

Robert Limo

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Prima Facie Case After Prosecution Evidence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused
  2. 2 Whether the accused should be put on his defence

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the prosecution evidence established a prima facie case against the accused, and therefore directed that he proceed to defend himself.

Court Disposition

Prima facie case found; accused placed on his defence.

Orders

  • The accused shall defend himself.
  • The three ways of making his defence were explained to the accused.