Ndakwa v Republic (Criminal Application E112 of 2024) [2025] KECA 723 (KLR) (25 April 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 723
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 723 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 April 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for bond pending appealCoramH. A. OMONDI, L. KIMARU, A.O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The application for release on bail pending appeal is not merited.
Facts
Ayub Mafuvo Ndakwa was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in jail. He applied for bail while his appeal was pending.
Issues
- Whether the appeal has overwhelming chances of success
- Whether the circumstances warrant the release on bail
Reasoning
The court determined that the appeal did not have overwhelming chances of success and that the circumstances did not warrant the release on bail.
Outcome
The application for release on bail pending appeal is denied.
Orders
- The application for release on bail pending appeal is not granted.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Daniel Dominic Karanja -vs- Republic [1986] eKLR
- JivraJ Shah -vs- R. [1966] KLR 605
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