REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU CRIMINAL CASE NO. 33 OF 2011 REPUBLIC .............................................................. PROSECUTOR VS JOHN PAUL KINOTI MURIITHI ............................... ACCUSED RULING The accused John Paul Kinoti Murithi was charged with the offence of Murder contrary to section 203 as read with S.204 of the penal code particulars are that the accused on the 2 nd day of March 2009 at Kionyo Market in Imenti South sub county within Eastern province (Meru County) murdered Maurice Mugambi Miriti. From the prosecutions 5 witnesses evidence this court is of opinion the accused has a case to answer for the offence of murder. He is place on defence. HON. A.ONG’INJO JUDGE Ruling Signed, Delivered and Dated this 27TH Day of September 2018. In the presence of: C/A: Accused: Present in person State: Mrs Mwathi for state. Ms Nelima Advocate for accused. Court S.211 C.P.C complied with court has explained to accused how to defend himself. Accused: I will give sworn evidence. Order Dhg 4.10.2018 at 2.00 pm HON. A.ONG’INJO JUDGE
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