Republic v Maloba (Criminal Case E009 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3371 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 3371 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT BUSIA CRIMINAL CASE E009 OF 2025 WM MUSYOKA, J MARCH 13, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND SAMUEL MALOBA ...................................................................................... ACCUSED RULING 1. I had the advantage of seeing and hearing all the witnesses who testified in this case. 2. I am persuaded that the prosecution has established a prima facie case, against the accused person herein, to warrant a finding that he has a case to answer, and to be put on his defence. 3. I hereby put him on his defence, and the defence hearing shall be on 6th May 2026. 4. In the meantime, let the Deputy Registrar cause the proceedings herein to be typed. DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED, IN OPEN COURT, AT BUSIA, ON THIS 13TH DAY OF MARCH, 2026. W MUSYOKA JUDGE Mr. Arthur Etyang, Court Assistant. Advocates; Mr. Onanda, instructed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, for the Prosecution. Mr. Were, Advocate for the accused person. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/3371/eng@2026-03-13 1
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