Republic v Smm

Republic v SMM (Criminal Case E010 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 5265 (KLR) (23 April 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 5265 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT VOI CRIMINAL CASE E010 OF 2024 AN ONGERI, J APRIL 23, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ PROSECUTOR AND SMM ................................................................................................................ ACCUSED RULING 1. The Accused Person has been in custody since 2024 and his case has not proceeded due to his mental health status. 2. Although the last report states that he should be reviewed after a month of medication, the condition of the Accused Person is not improving. 3. Upon application by the prosecuting counsel, this court directs that the Accused Person be committed to Mathare Mental Hospital for a Comprehensive Report to enable the ODPP make an appropriate application in respect of the Accused Person. 4. The Officer in Charge Manyani, GK Prison to escort the Accused Person to Mathare Mental Hospital for the Comprehensive Report to be made available. 5. Mention on 16th June 2026 for Report to be availed. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 23RD DAY OF APRIL, 2026 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI HIGH COURT. ASENATH ONGERI JUDGE In the presence of:Court Assistant: Millicent/Eghwa https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/5265/eng@2026-04-23 1

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