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KENNEDY OMONDI ONYANGO & Another v THE STATE [2011] KEHC 1367 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 1367 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1367
Citation
[2011] KEHC 1367 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR. N. NAMBUYE
Holding

The court grants bail pending appeal on the condition of cash bail of Kshs. 5,000.00 or bail bond of Kshs. 20,000.00 with one surety of like amount.

Facts

Two appellants were convicted of stealing railway property and sentenced to 12 months in prison. They appealed and sought bail pending appeal.

Issues

  1. Proper taking of plea
  2. Proper description of the area
  3. Reasonableness of the sentence

Reasoning

The court finds both statutory and constitutional jurisdiction to grant bail pending appeal. The right of appeal is a fundamental human right and the appellants have justification in seeking bail.

Outcome

Appeal granted, bail granted pending appeal

Orders

  • Cash bail of Kshs. 5,000.00 each
  • Bail bond of Kshs. 20,000.00 with one surety of like amount each
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