Wanguba v Republic (Criminal Application E070 of 2024) [2025] KECA 722 (KLR) (25 April 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 722
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 722 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 April 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication to be admitted to bail pending hearing and determination of appealCoramH. A. OMONDI, L. KIMARU, A. O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The application is dismissed as it has no merit.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of manslaughter in the High Court at Bungoma and sentenced to five years imprisonment. He has filed an appeal and a motion for bail.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has demonstrated exceptional circumstances to warrant bail pending appeal
- Whether the appeal has overwhelming chances of success
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant did not demonstrate exceptional circumstances and that the appeal does not have overwhelming chances of success.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for bail dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Isaac Tulicha Guyo vs. Republic (Crim. App. No. 16 of 2010)
- Jivraj Shah vs. Republic 1986
- Dominic Karanja vs. Republic 1986
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