REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU CRIMINAL CASE NO. 66 OF 2017 REPUBLIC................................................................................................PROSECUTOR VERSUS ABRAHIM MUCHUI.......................................................................................ACCUSED RULING The accused Abraham Muchui was charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal. Particulars are that Ibrahim Muchui Ratanya alias Kaiser on the 31 st day of May 2016 at Shauri market of Kibuline area of Mbeu Location in Tigania West Subcounty within Meru County murdered Stephen Muchena. From the evidence of the 7 prosecution witnesses this court finds that a prima facie case has been established and accused has a case to answer. He is placed on his defence. HON A. ONG’INJO JUDGE RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN COURT ON 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2020. In the presence of : C/A: Kinoti Accused:- Present in person State: Ms Mbithe for state Mr Mwiti Advocate for accused – Mr Kirimi holding brief. HON A. ONG’INJO JUDGE Court Provisions of section 211 CPC explained and accused replies: Accused: I will give sworn statement. I don’t have witnesses. Order: Defence hearing 16.3.2020. HON A. ONG’INJO
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