Republic v Larama (Criminal Case E019 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 15509 (KLR) (21 November 2022) (Ruling)
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[2022] KEHC 15509 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
Criminal Case E019 of 2020
TW Cherere, J
November 21, 2022
Between
Republic
Prosecutor
and
Vasco Murerwa Larama
Accused
Ruling
1.Accused is charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code. The particulars of the charge are that onvOctober 15, 2020 at Marega village, Marega location in Tigania Central sub-county within Meru county murdered Mary Mwari
2.Accused person denied committing the offence and prosecution called a total of 5 witnesses in support of its case. At this stage, the court is not required to decide finally whether the evidence is worthy of credit or whether, if believed, it is weighty enough to prove the case conclusively, -that final determination can only properly be made when the case for the defence has been heard.
3.Having considered the evidence tendered by the prosecution witnesses, I am persuaded that a prima facie case has been established that warrants this court to call upon the accused persons to defend himself.
4.Accordingly, accused will proceed as provided under section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
DATED THIS 21STDAY OF NOVEMBER,2022.WAMAE. T. W. CHEREREJUDGECourt Assistant - KinotiAccused - PresentFor the Accused persons - Mr. Thangichia AdvocateFor the State - Ms. Mwaniki (PPC)