Republic v Khatela (Criminal Case 19 of 2019) [2024] KEHC 616 (KLR) (26 January 2024) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 616 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL CASE 19 OF 2019 PJO OTIENO, J JANUARY 26, 2024 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ PROSECUTOR AND JOHN NYONGESA KHATELA .................................................................. ACCUSED RULING 1. An appraisal of the evidence recorded from the six witnesses called by the prosecution connect the Accused to the death of the deceased in a manner that calls for him to say something towards controverting that connection. 2. On this basis, the Court finds that a prima facie case has been established, the Accused is found to have a case to answer and thus placed on his defence. 3. Defence hearing on May 20, 2024. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN KAKAMEGA THIS 26TH DAY OF JANUARY 2024. PATRICK J. O. OTIENO JUDGE In the presence of: Accused in person Mr. Osango for the Accused Ms. Chala for the Prosecution Court Assistant: Polycap https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/616/eng@2024-01-26 1
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