Republic v Mulunda (Criminal Case 62 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 2519 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 2519 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL CASE 62 OF 2018 AC BETT, J MARCH 3, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ PROSECUTOR AND GABRIEL AMAKOBE MULUNDA ............................................................ ACCUSED RULING 1. I have considered the evidence adduced by the Prosecution. The Accused was reportedly last seen with the deceased a few hours before he was found dead on the road. 2. The deceased appears to have been assaulted. An autopsy was conducted in which the Doctor opined that the cause of death was excessive blood loss secondary to trauma due to assault. 3. The evidence calls for an explanation from the Accused. He is therefore placed on his defence. DATED, SIGNED, AND DELIVERED AT KAKAMEGA, THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH 2026. A. C. BETT JUDGE In the presence of: Ms. Chala for the Prosecution/State Mr. Isiakho holding brief for Mr. Otsyeno for the Accused Court Assistant: Polycap https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/2519/eng@2026-03-03 1
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