Republic v Mwanja (Criminal Case E011 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 11135 (KLR) (21 July 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 11135 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL CASE E011 OF 2023 AC BETT, J JULY 21, 2026 BETWEEN REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ PROSECUTOR AND DANIEL WAFULA MWANJA ..................................................................... ACCUSED RULING 1. I have considered the evidence adduced by the prosecution. There is evidence that the deceased succumbed to a lung injury due to a stab wound according to the post mortem report. 2. The forensic evidence links the knife that was produced by the prosecution to the Accused. 3. In my considered view, there is sufficient evidence that could lead to a conviction in the absence of any explanation by the Accused. 4. Based on the evidence on record, the Accused is hereby placed on his defence. DATED, SIGNED, AND DELIVERED AT KAKAMEGA, THIS 21ST DAY OF JULY 2026. A. C. BETT JUDGE In the presence of: Ms. Chala for the Prosecution Ms. Ihachi for the Accused Court Assistant: Polycap https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/11135/eng@2026-07-21 1
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