REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU CRIMINAL CASE NO. 68 OF 2014 REPUBLIC...............................................................PROSECUTOR VERSUS ROBERT GITONGA................................................1 ST ACCUSED JANE KARAMBO...................................................2 ND ACCUSED RULING The accused persons Robert Gitonga and Jane Karambo face a charge of Murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code. Particulars are that Robert Gitonga and Jane Karambo on the 17th day of August 2014 at Tumu tumu sub-location, Kiguru Location within Meru county murdered Raki Muriithi. In consideration of the prosecution witnesses evidence tendered by 5prosecution witnesses this court finds that a prima facie case has been established against the accused persons sufficient to place the 2 accused persons on their defence. They have a case to answer HON A. ONG’INJO JUDGE RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT ON 25TH DAY OF JULY 2019. In the presence of : C/A: Kinoti MS Muna Advocate for A1:- No appearance Mr Mbogo Advocate for A2:- Present A1: Present in person A2: Present in person HON A. ONG’INJO JUDGE Mr Mbogo Advocate holding brief for Muna for A1 and for A2 We pray for a date for defence hearing. Accused persons will give sworn statement. I will discuss with my colleague if we can have one witness.
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Order: Dhg 30.9.2019 HON A. ONG’INJO JUDGE
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