REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT GARSEN CRIMINAL CASE NO 7 OF 2016 REPUBLIC.....................................................PROSECUTION VERSUS SAMUEL GITAU KAMAU......................................ACCUSED RULING 1. The Accused Samuel Gitau Kamau is charged with the offence of Murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code. 2. The particulars of the offence are that on the 10 th day of June 2016 at Githurai village in Mkunumbi Sub- County within Lamu County murdered Lucy Wachu Njuguna. 3. The prosecution called 10 witnesses and at the close of its case filed detailed written submissions. The defence opted not to submit at this stage. I have carefully considered the evidence on record along with the submissions by the prosecution. It is my finding that a prima facie case has been established against the accused. He has a case to answer and is invited to elect the mode of his defence in accordance with Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code. Orders accordingly. Ruling dated, signed and delivered at Garsen this 22nd day of May, 2019. ……………………….. R. LAGAT KORIR JUDGE In the presence of S. Pacho Court Assistant The Accused Mr. Gatete holding brief for Mr. Gekanana for the Accused Mr. Kasyoka for the State
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