KENNEDY OMONDI ONYANGO & Another v THE STATE [2011] KEHC 1367 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1367
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1367 (KLR)
AI Summary
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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
- Proper taking of plea
- Proper description of the area
- 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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