REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU CRIMINAL CASE NO. 86 OF 2018 REPUBLIC.............................................................PROSECUTOR VERSUS PIUS KOOME........................................................ 1 ST ACCUSED STEPHEN MIRITI............................................... 2 ND ACCUSED RULING 1. The accused persons were charged with the offence of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code CAP 63 of the Laws of Kenya. 2. The particulars of the offence are that Pius Koome and Stephen Miriti on the 5 th day of September 2018 at Kirimampio Location in Igembe South Sub-County within Meru County jointly with another not before the court murdered Wilson Mweresa. 3. The prosecution closed its case on 3 rd July 2019 after having called 4 witnesses. From the evidence of the 4 witnesses this court is convinced that a prima facie case has been raised requiring the accused persons to respond to the charge against them. They have a case to answer and are placed on their defence. HON A.ONG’INJO JUDGE RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER 2019 IN THE PRESENCE OF:C/A: JAPHETH State: Mrs Mbithe for state Accused 1 – present in person Accused 2 – present in person Defence counsel:- Mr Kaumbi holding brief for Otieno for accused person. S.211 CPC explained and accused person reply A1- sworn statement A2- sworn statement Mr Kaumbi: Defence shall call 2 witnesses Order: Dhg 4.11.2019
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