1. The Accused JOSEPH MUNENE MUGEREKI was charged with the offence of MURDER CONTRARY TO SECTION 203 as read with SECTION 204 OF THE PENAL CODE .
2. At the close of the prosecution case parties were invited to file written submissions. Counsel for the Accused did not file any submissions. The ODPP filed the written submissions dated 4 th March 2026 .
3. The prosecution called a total of nine (9) witnesses in support of the case. I have considered the evidence adduced by the Prosecution. I am satisfied that a prima facie case has been established. The Accused will be placed on his defence.
Dated in Nyeri this 17 th day of April 2026
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2. At the close of the prosecution case parties were invited to file written submissions. Counsel for the Accused did not file any submissions. The ODPP filed the written submissions dated 4 th March 2026 .
3. The prosecution called a total of nine (9) witnesses in support of the case. I have considered the evidence adduced by the Prosecution. I am satisfied that a prima facie case has been established. The Accused will be placed on his defence.
Dated in Nyeri this 17 th day of April 2026
HIGH COURT CRIMINAL CASE NO. E006 OF 2021 RULING Page 1 of 2