Republic v Yeri (Criminal Case 59 of 2018) [2023] KEHC 20306 (KLR) (13 July 2023) (Ruling)
Neutral citation:
[2023] KEHC 20306 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
Criminal Case 59 of 2018
A. Ong’injo, J
July 13, 2023
Between
Republic
Prosecutor
and
Charo Kombe Yeri
Accused
Ruling
1.The accused person Charo Kombe Yeri faces a charge of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.
2.Particulars of the offence are that Charo Kombe Yeri on the 17th day of December 2018 at Majengo Area, Makupa Location in Mombasa County murdered Charo Shikari.
3.The prosecution called 6 witnesses to support its case and from the evidence of the prosecution witnesses, this court finds that a prima facie case has been established sufficient to place the accused person on his defence. He has a case to answer.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT/ONLINE THROUGH MS TEAMS, THIS 13TH DAY OF JULY 2023HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEIn the presence of: -Bebora- Court AssistantMr. Ngiri for the StateMr. Masolia Advocate for the AccusedAccused present in personHON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGECourt: Section 211 of the CPC explained to the accusedMr. Masolia Advocate: Accused will give sworn testimony. We pray for early hearing date.Orders: Defence hearing on 27.7.2023HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGE13. 7.2023