Republic v Mapesa (Criminal Case E142 of 2021) [2024] KEHC 1257 (KLR) (9 February 2024) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 1257 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL CASE E142 OF 2021 PJO OTIENO, J FEBRUARY 9, 2024 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND PROTUS LUSENO MAPESA ...................................................................... ACCUSED RULING 1. A complete evaluation of the evidence led and recorded from the six (6) prosecution witnesses connect the Accused to the assault of the deceased in a manner that calls upon him to offer an explanation otherwise. 2. The Court finds that a prima facie case has been made out and puts the Accused on his defence. He has a case to answer. 3. Defence hearing on 23/5/2024. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KAKAMEGA, THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024. PATRICK J. O. OTIENO JUDGE In the presence of: Ms. Chala for the Prosecution Ms. Muthami for the Accused Court Assistant: Polycap Mukabwa https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/1257/eng@2024-02-09 1
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