1. The accused persons RAMATHAN TSUMA NYIRO CHIDZAO and KACHE CHANGAWA CHENGO face a charge of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code Cap 63 of the Laws of Kenya.
2. The particulars are that RAMATHAN TSUMA NYIRO CHIDZAO and KACHE CHANGAWA CHENGO on the night of 6th July 2018 at Zukurukani Villlage at Kilibasi Sub-Location within Kwale County jointly murdered SAUMU KOKOI NYAE.
3. The prosecution called 6 witnesses to support its case that the accused person committed the offence herein and the matter was reserved for ruling.
4. From the evidence of the 6 prosecution witnesses, this court finds that the prosecution established a prima facie case sufficient to call upon the accused persons to defend themselves. They have a case to answer.
Dated, signed and delivered in Open Court/online through MS TEAMS,
this 23rd day of May 2024
HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
JUDGE
In the presence of: -
Etropia- Court Assistant
Mr. Ngiri for the State
Mr. Omuya H/B for Mrs. Makuto Advocate for 1st Accused Person
Mr. Omuya Advocate for 2nd Accused Person
1st Accused present in person
2nd Accused present in person
HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
JUDGE
Mr. Omuya: 2nd Accused will give sworn evidence. He can take a date for defence hearing.
Order: Defence hearing on 17.6.2024. Notice to Mrs. Makuto Advocate for the 1st Accused.
HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
JUDGE
23.5.2024
2. The particulars are that RAMATHAN TSUMA NYIRO CHIDZAO and KACHE CHANGAWA CHENGO on the night of 6th July 2018 at Zukurukani Villlage at Kilibasi Sub-Location within Kwale County jointly murdered SAUMU KOKOI NYAE.
3. The prosecution called 6 witnesses to support its case that the accused person committed the offence herein and the matter was reserved for ruling.
4. From the evidence of the 6 prosecution witnesses, this court finds that the prosecution established a prima facie case sufficient to call upon the accused persons to defend themselves. They have a case to answer.
Dated, signed and delivered in Open Court/online through MS TEAMS,
this 23rd day of May 2024
HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
JUDGE
In the presence of: -
Etropia- Court Assistant
Mr. Ngiri for the State
Mr. Omuya H/B for Mrs. Makuto Advocate for 1st Accused Person
Mr. Omuya Advocate for 2nd Accused Person
1st Accused present in person
2nd Accused present in person
HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
JUDGE
Mr. Omuya: 2nd Accused will give sworn evidence. He can take a date for defence hearing.
Order: Defence hearing on 17.6.2024. Notice to Mrs. Makuto Advocate for the 1st Accused.
HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO
JUDGE
23.5.2024