REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAKURU CRIMINAL CASE NO. 11 OF 2013 REPUBLIC.................................................................RESPONDENT VERSUS PETER WAWERU KINUTHIA...............................1ST ACCUSED JOSEPH MWANGI MBUTHI.................................2ND ACCUSED RULING The two accuseds PETER WAWERU KINUTHIA (the 1st accused) and JOSEPH MWANGI MBUTHI (the 2nd accused) are jointly charged with MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 203 as read with SECTION 204 OF THE PENAL CODE. The prosecution called a total of five (5) witnesses in support of their case. I have considered the evidence on record. I am satisfied that a prima facie case has been proved. I therefore direct that both accuseds persons shall give their defence to this charge. Dated and delivered in Nakuru this 3rd day of August, 2017 Ms Kamau holding brief for Mr. Orege Mr. Chigiti for DPP Court – Hearing on 18/9/2017 for defence hearing. Maureen A. Odero Judge
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