REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT KENYA AT MERU CRIMINAL NO. 85 OF 2017 REPUBLIC.............................PROSECUTOR VS PRISCILLA WANJA.....................ACCUSED RULING The accused Priscilla Wanja was charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal code cap 63 Laws of Kenya. Particulars are that on the 10 th October 2017 at Maitei village, Maitei Location in Buuri Sub County within Meru County. Murdered Alice Mwari Mwirigi. Pre-bail Report was called for and the Probation officer found she is unsuitable to be released on bail at the moment for fear of being harmed by members of her family including her husband and children as they are still bitter and still in mourning. In the circumstances the accused person will remain in custody pending trial. She may renew her application 6 months after the 1 st hearing. Orders accordingly. HON A.ONG’INJO JUDGE 20.2.2018 Before Adwera Ong’injo J Penina –Ct Assistant Mrs Mwathi for state Mr Ashaba Advocate holding brief for Mutuma J. Advocate for accused. Accused – Present in person. Court Ruling delivered, dated and signed in court. Hearing 24.10.2018 HON A.ONG’INJO JUDGE Accused I would want to change my plea to guilty.
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Mr Ashaba Advocate It appears she wants to plead to the charges. I can inform Mutuma to talk to her and possibly have a plea agreement. Order: Mention 20.3.2018 For plea agreement if not reached. Hearing 24.10.2018. HON A.ONG’INJO JUDGE
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