Republic v Njuguna (Criminal Case 5 of 2018) [2024] KEHC 6756 (KLR) (13 May 2024) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 6756 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIVASHA CRIMINAL CASE 5 OF 2018 GL NZIOKA, J MAY 13, 2024 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND DAVID KIMANI NJUGUNA ...................................................................... ACCUSED RULING 1. The accused was arraigned before this court charged with the ofience of murder contrary to section 203 as read together with section 204 of the Penal Code (Cap 63) Laws of Kenya. 2. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and the prosecution case proceeded on. I have considered the evidence adduced by the prosecution at the close of its case and I am satisfied that, there is adequate evidence to place the accused on his defence. Therefore pursuant to the provisions of section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Kenya, (Cap 75). I required the defence to indicate to the court how he will conduct his defence. 3. It is so ordered. Dated, delivered and signed this 13th day of May 2024 GRACE L. NZIOKA JUDGE 1 https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/6756/eng@2024-05-13 1
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