Republic v Martin (Criminal Case E007 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 15376 (KLR) (3 November 2022) (Ruling)
Neutral citation:
[2022] KEHC 15376 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
Criminal Case E007 of 2020
A. Ong’injo, J
November 3, 2022
Between
Republic
Prosecutor
and
Papa Boutros Martin
Accused
Ruling
1.The accused Papa Boutros Martin is charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code.
2.The particulars are that the accused person on the 25th day of September 2020 at Mrima Primary School in Likoni Sub-county within Mombasa County murdered Hussein Mwakavi Daniel.
3.From the evidence of the 6 prosecution witnesses, this court finds that a prima facie case has been established for the offence of murder. The accused has a case to answer and he is placed on his defence.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT THIS 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2022HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEIn the presence of:-Ogwel - Court assistantMs. Anyumba for StateMs. Atieno Advocate hold brief for Ms. Ayieko Advocate for AccusedAccused – Present in personHon. Lady Justice A. Ong’injo J3/11/2022Ms. AtienoAccused will give sworn evidence.Defence hearing on 19/01/2023.Hon. Lady Justice A. Ong’injo J3/11/2022