Republic v Itela (Criminal Case E007 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 983 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 983 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT BUSIA CRIMINAL CASE E007 OF 2025 WM MUSYOKA, J FEBRUARY 2, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND BONFACE ITELA ......................................................................................... ACCUSED RULING 1. I had the benefit of seeing and hearing all the witnesses who testified in this matter. 2. One of them, who alleged to have been at the scene, allegedly saw the accused participate actively in the assault of the deceased. 3. I find that a prima facie case has been established against the deceased, requiring that he be placed on his defence, for he has a case to answer. 4. The defence hearing shall be conducted on 9th March 2026. DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED IN OPEN COURT, AT BUSIA, ON THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026. W MUSYOKA JUDGE Mr. Arthur Etyang, Court Assistant. Advocates Mr. Onanda, instructed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, for the Republic. Mr. Okeyo and Mr. Omeri, Advocates for the accused person. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/983/eng@2026-02-02 1
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