Republic v Osyolo (Criminal Case 44 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 7806 (KLR) (1 April 2025) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 7806 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL CASE 44 OF 2020 AC BETT, J APRIL 1, 2025 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ PROSECUTOR AND ARNEST OMUKUBA OSYOLO ................................................................. ACCUSED RULING 1. I have gone through the evidence presented to court. The deceased died following a head injury. The Pathologist attributed the injury to an assault. There is indirect evidence that the Accused assaulted the deceased who was his wife. I find that the prosecution have established a prima facie case. 2. The Accused is hereby placed on his defence. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KAKAMEGA THIS 1ST DAY OF APRIL 2025. A. C. BETT JUDGE In the presence of: Ms. Chala for the Prosecution No appearance for Ms. Masakhwe for the Accused Court Assistant: Polycap https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2025/7806/eng@2025-04-01 1
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