MICHAEL MUOKI ALIAS MBUVI G. KIOKO vs REPUBLIC [2003] KEHC 280 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 280
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 280 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 March 2003
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TypeCriminal ApplicationPostureApplication for lifting of warrant of arrest and return of warrants unexecutedCoramR.M. MUTITU
Holding
The applicant should appear before the trial court on 31/3/2003 to explain his reasons for failing to attend court and to have his bail reinstated or bond released.
Facts
The applicant, Michael Muoki Alias Mbuvi Kioko, failed to attend Kibera Court in five criminal cases due to sickness, leading to the issuance of warrants of arrest. He produced medical evidence supporting his illness.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's failure to attend court was due to genuine reasons
- Whether the applicant should be released on bond or remanded in custody
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant had good and genuine reasons for his absence and that he should not fear arrest upon attending court. The court directed the applicant to appear before the trial court to explain his reasons and to have his bail reinstated or bond released.
Outcome
Application dismissed with directions to appear before the trial court.
Orders
- The applicant should appear before the trial court on 31/3/2003 to explain his reasons for failing to attend court and to have his bail reinstated or bond released.
Remedies
- Release on bond of Ksh.100,000/= or remanded in custody if unable to raise a surety.
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