Republic----------------------------------------prosecutor v David Kipkoech Keter--------------------------accused

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KERICHO HIGH COURT CRIMINAL CASE NO. 33 OF 2013 REPUBLIC----------------------------------------PROSECUTOR VS. DAVID KIPKOECH KETER--------------------------ACCUSED RULING The accused faces a Charge of Murder Contrary to Section 203 & 204 of the Penal Code. A total of 7 witnesses have testified for the Prosecution. I have considered the submissions by both the Counsels appearing. The cause of death is clear – a penetrating injury. Though the evidence is circumstantial I am satisfied it places the accused at the Locus quo. I find the accused to have a case to answer, and I hereby place him on his defence of Murder Section 306 (2) Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). Dated, Signed and delivered in open Court this 23rd day of July 2015 H. I ONG'UDI JUDGE. In the Presence of Mr. Kivali for state Mr. Miruka for accused – absent Hillary/Robert Cheruiyot – Court Assistants. Interprates: Eng/Kipsigis.