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Eunice Wambui Njeri v Republic [2015] KEELC 541 (KLR)

[2015] KEELC 541 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
541
Citation
[2015] KEELC 541 (KLR)
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramR. LAGAT - KORIR
Holding

The court denied the application for bail.

Facts

The accused, Eunice Wambui Njeri, is charged with murder. She is expectant and has a minor child. She seeks bail pending her trial scheduled for September 21, 2015.

Issues

  1. Right to bail under the Constitution
  2. Risk of flight
  3. Interference with witnesses

Reasoning

The court considered the constitutional basis for bail, the accused's status as expectant, and the risk of interference with witnesses. The court found no compelling reasons for granting bail.

Outcome

Denied

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code
  • Article 43 of the Constitution of Kenya
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