Republic v Mwavucha (Criminal Case E010 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 15106 (KLR) (7 November 2024) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 15106 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT VOI CRIMINAL CASE E010 OF 2024 AN ONGERI, J NOVEMBER 7, 2024 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ PROSECUTOR AND STEPHEN MSAGHWACHIA MWAVUCHA ............................................ ACCUSED RULING 1. The accused person was arrested on October 18, 2024 and taken to Port Reitz Subcounty Hospital for medical assessment. 2. The Psychiatrist has filed a report dated October 30, 2024 stating that the Accused person is suffering from psychosis and that he is not fit to plead. 3. In the circumstances, this court directs that the Accused person be admitted at Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital for further treatment. 4. The case will be mentioned after one month to monitor the progress of the accused. 5. The Consultant Psychiatrist to file a report on the progress of the Accused person. 6. The DCI Voi to escort the Accused person to Port Reitz. Mention on December 18, 2024. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI. ASENATH ONGERI JUDGE In the presence of:Prosecutor: Frank Sirima https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/15106/eng@2024-11-07 1
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Court Assistant: Patrick Maina Mr. Mutinda for the Accused Person https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/15106/eng@2024-11-07 2
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