Republic v Kamanza (Criminal Case E002 of 2023) [2023] KEHC 22181 (KLR) (3 August 2023) (Ruling)
Neutral citation:
[2023] KEHC 22181 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
Criminal Case E002 of 2023
A. Ong’injo, J
August 3, 2023
Between
Republic
Prosecutor
and
Salim Kamanza
Accused
Ruling
1.The accused herein was arrested and charged with offence of Murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code.
2.The particulars are that S.K. on the 8th day of January 2023 at Miritini – Ufuta Area Jomvu Sub-County within Mombasa County murdered D.M.
3.This court has considered evidence of the prosecution witnesses and friends that they raise a prima facie case sufficient to place accused on defence. He has a case to answer.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT/ONLINE THROUGH MS. TEAMS ON THIS 3RD DAY OF AUGUST 2023HON. LADY JUSTICE ANNE ONG’INJOJUDGEIn the presence of:Mr. Ngiri for StateMr. Mwawasi Advocate for accusedMR. MWAWASI ADVOCATEAccused will give sworn evidence and will not call witnesses.ORDERDefence hearing on 22/09/2023.HON. LADY JUSTICE ANNE ONG’INJOJUDGE2/08/2023