RULING
The Prosecution herein called a total of 9 witnesses who have given evidence in support of the charge herein. At the close of the Prosecution’s case, neither the defence nor the Prosecution sides have made any submissions as to whether a prima facie case has been established against the accused. I have accordingly considered the evidence of the 9 prosecution witnesses and guided by the authority in Ramanlal Bhatt -Vs- R (1957)EA, I am satisfied that a prima facie case has been established against the accused. I accordingly find that accused has a case to answer and I put him 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 Open court in presence of accused, Mr. Okanda for accused and Ms. Mumu for State.
D.O. OGEMBO
JUDGE
15.2.2024
Court:
Matter fixed for Defence hearing.
Defence hearing on 21-5-2024.
D.O. OGEMBO
JUDGE
15.2.2024