Republic v Okoth (Criminal Case E144 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 5465 (KLR) (28 April 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 5465 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL CASE E144 OF 2021 AC BETT, J APRIL 28, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ PROSECUTOR AND EDWIN OKOTH ........................................................................................... ACCUSED RULING 1. I have perused the evidence adduced by the Prosecution and I am of the considered opinion that they have established a prima facie case. 2. The Accused therefore has a case to answer and is placed on his defence. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KAKAMEGA THIS 28TH DAY OF APRIL 2026. A. C. BETT JUDGE In the presence of: Ms. Chala for the Prosecution Mr. Munyendo holding brief for Ms. Eroba for the Accused Court Assistant: Polycap https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/5465/eng@2026-04-28 1
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