REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU CRIMINAL CASE NO. 46 OF 2014 REPUBLIC.............................PROSECUTOR VERSUS WILSON MURIITHI....................ACCUSED RULING The accused Wilson Muriithi was charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code. Particulars are that the accused Wilson Muriithi on 5 th Day of February 2014 at Nkabune Location Imenti North Sub-county in Meru County murdered Henry Murerwa. The prosecution adduced the evidence of 6 witness and this court is persuaded by particularly the evidence of PW2, PW3 and PW4 that it is the accused who was culpable in this matter. The prosecution has established a prima facie case and accused has a case answer. He is placed on defense. HON A. ONG’INJO JUDGE RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT ON 23rd DAY OF MAY 2019. In the presence of : C/A: Japhet State:- Ms Mbithi Mr Wamache advocate holding for Ngugi for accused. Accused: Present in person Section 211 CPC explained to accused person Accused: I will give sworn statement. I don’t have witnesses Order: Defence hearing 6.6.2019 HON A. ONG’INJO JUDGE
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