Republic v Mwakoi (Criminal Case E005 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 5658 (KLR) (29 April 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 5658 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT VOI CRIMINAL CASE E005 OF 2026 AN ONGERI, J APRIL 29, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ PROSECUTOR AND PAULINE WAKESHO MWAKOI ................................................................ ACCUSED RULING 1. The Accused Person was arraigned before court with information statement. 2. The Defence Counsel made an application for the prosecution to consider this case for diversion due to the circumstances of the ofience. 3. The suspect gave birth on 6th March 2026 unattended and the infant was discovered having died. 4. There is a Psychiatrist Report which states she had mental health problems at that time. 5. The prosecution has conceded the application by the Defence Counsel to consider diversion in this case. 6. This case will be mentioned on 2nd June 2026 to enable the suspect to under the diversion process. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 29TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI HIGH COURT. ASENATH ONGERI JUDGE In the presence of:Court Assistant: Millicent/Eghwa Prosecutor: Ms. Kanyuira https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/5658/eng@2026-04-29 1
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Mr. Mosioma for the Accused Person https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/5658/eng@2026-04-29 2
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