Republic v Wandera (Criminal Case E008 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 3372 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 3372 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT BUSIA CRIMINAL CASE E008 OF 2025 WM MUSYOKA, J MARCH 13, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND JOSEPHAT OUMA WANDERA ................................................................. ACCUSED RULING 1. I had the benefit of seeing and hearing the witnesses who testified in this matter. 2. The deceased died inside the house of the accused, where he had gone to collect a debt from the accused. Witnesses placed him within the vicinity. 3. I am persuaded that a prima facie case has been established against the accused person, to warrant him being put on his defence, for he has a case to answer, given the circumstances. 4. I hereby put him on his defence, which shall be conducted on 5th May 2026. 5. In the meantime, the Deputy Registrar shall cause the proceedings to be typed. DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED, IN OPEN COURT, AT BUSIA, ON THIS 13TH DAY OF MARCH 2026. WM MUSYOKA JUDGE Mr. Arthur Etyang, Court Assistant. Advocates. Mr. Antony Onanda, instructed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, for the Republic. Mr. Tyson Otieno, instructed by Masiga Otieno & Associates, Advocates for the accused. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/3372/eng@2026-03-13 1
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