Ruling on Case to Answer

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL CASE NO. E015 OF 2025 REPUBLIC …………….……...………………………………………………. PROSECUTOR VERSUS CHRISPINUS OGOLA MUTACHI Alias OBARA …………………..….……… ACCUSED RULING 1. I have considered the evidence on record. The Accused was last seen with the deceased. The next day, the deceased was discovered dead having sustained a fatal injury to the jugular. The circumstances demand that the Accused tenders an explanation regarding his role or lack thereof. 2. I therefore rule that the Accused has a case to answer and place him on his defence. Dated, signed, and delivered at Kakamega, this 31st day of July 2026. A. C. BETT JUDGE In the presence of: Ms. Chala for the Prosecution Ms. Ayuko for the Accused HC. Criminal Case No. E015/2025 – Ruling Page 1 of 2

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