Republic v Mapenzi (Criminal Case E021 of 2022) [2024] KEHC 1556 (KLR) (21 February 2024) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 1556 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT MOMBASA CRIMINAL CASE E021 OF 2022 ACA ONG’INJO, J FEBRUARY 21, 2024 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ PROSECUTOR AND RAMA MAPENZI ......................................................................................... ACCUSED RULING 1. Following the evidence of 7 (seven) prosecution witnesses tendered in this court, it is found that a prima facie case has been established sufficient to place accused on his defence. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT/ONLINE THROUGH MS TEAMS, THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024 HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO JUDGE In the presence of: Etropia - Court Assistant Mr. Ngiri for the State Accused present in person HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO JUDGE PARA 2. COURT – Accused informed on right and method of defending himself and he replies. HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/1556/eng@2024-02-21 1
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JUDGE 21/2/2024 ACCUSED – I will give sworn evidence. I don’t have a witness. COURT – Defence hearing on 7/03/2024 HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO JUDGE 21/2/2024 Cr. Case E021.2022 2 A. Ong’injo J https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/1556/eng@2024-02-21 2
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