REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NANYUKI CRIMINAL CASE NO. 1 OF 2016 STATE.....................................................PROSECUTOR VERSUS NICHOLAS WANJOHI GAKUYA.........RESPONDENT RULING 1. NICHOLAS WANJOHI GAKUYA was charged with the offence of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code. After pleading not guilty his trial commenced. The prosecution called seven witnesses before closing the case. 2. This court is duty bound as per the provisions of Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code to determine whether the accused has a case to answer. 3. Having considered the evidence on record I do find that the accused has a case to answer. In that regard the accused is informed that he has the right to address the court, either personally or by his advocate; to give evidence either on his own behalf, or make unsworn statement. Accused is also informed that he has a right to call witnesses. The accused is now called upon to make his election. DATED AND DELIVERED THIS 25TH DAY OF JANUARY 2017. MARY KASANGO JUDGE CORAM Before Justice Mary Kasango Court Assistant: Njue Accused: Nicholas Wanjohi Gakuya ......................... For Accused:…............................................................... For the State: ….............................................................. COURT Ruling delivered in open court. MARY KASANGO JUDGE
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