RULING
The Prosecution closed its case herein having called a total of five witnesses. Neither party made any submissions on whether the evidence of the Prosecution established a prima facie case against the accused. I have considered the evidence of the five prosecution witnesses, and guided by the authority of Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt -Vs- R (1957) EA 332, I am convinced that a prima facie case has been established against the accused.
I accordingly place the accused to his own defence.
Dated, signed and Delivered at Siaya this 15th Day of February, 2024
D.O. OGEMBO
JUDGE
15/2/2024
Court:
Ruling read out in presence of the accused, Mr. Owuor Advocate for Mr. Mshindi and Ms. Mumu for Prosecution.
D.O. OGEMBO
JUDGE
15/2/2024
Court:
Date fixed for defence. Defence hearing on 20/5/2024.
D.O OGEMBO
JUDGE
15/2/2024