Republic v Abuli (Criminal Case 26 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 1398 (KLR) (20 February 2025) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 1398 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL CASE 26 OF 2019 SC CHIRCHIR, J FEBRUARY 20, 2025 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND JUSTUS OPEYWA ABULI ........................................................................... ACCUSED RULING 1. The accused herein was charged with Murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal code. 2. I have read through the prosecution witnesses’ and testimonies and seen the exhibits and I am satisfied that the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused person. Consequently, he is hereby placed on his defence. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT ISIOLO, VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS, THIS 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025. S. CHIRCHIR JUDGE In the presence of: Godwin Luyundi- Court Assistant The Accused- in person Ms. Kagai for D.P.P https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2025/1398/eng@2025-02-20 1
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