Asuo v Republic (Criminal Case 54 of 2021) [2026] KEHC 7356 (KLR) (28 May 2026) (Directions) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 7356 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT VIHIGA CRIMINAL CASE 54 OF 2021 RN NYAKUNDI, J MAY 28, 2026 BETWEEN ISAIAH OTIENO ASUO .............................................................................. ACCUSED AND REPUBLIC ........................................................................................... PROSECUTION DIRECTIONS 1. The Accused person in this matter was arraigned in Court way back in 2017. The Record shows that he has been attending court diligeously without fail up to and including the 14th of January 2026 when during the Status Conference when the Learned Counsel Mrs. Malanda informed the Court that the Accused person is dead without the instruments like the death Certificate to discharge that burden of Proof. It is now four (4) months and no death Certificate has been availed by the State, the Surety or the Defence Counsel. That evidence requires enlargement of time for the parties to discharge that burden so that the proceedings can be marked as having been abated. 2. The Final Status Conference shall be on 15th June 2026. 3. Orders accordingly. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF THIS COURT THIS 28TH DAY OF MAY 2026 ……………………………………… R. NYAKUNDI JUDGE Reprentation: Mr. Leina for the State Mrs. Malanda for the Accused Person https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/7356/eng@2026-05-28 1
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