REPUBLIC v JAMES S. AGUNGWI MUKAMANI & 2 Others [2011] KEHC 2354 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2354
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 2354 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 June 2011
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a decision to grant bailCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The court grants bail to the accused pending the hearing of the case.
Facts
The accused are charged with murder, and have applied for bail pending the hearing and determination of the case.
Issues
- Whether the accused are entitled to be released on bail
- Whether the accused will turn up for trial
- Whether the accused will interfere with witnesses if released on bail
Reasoning
The court considers the nature of the offence, the strength of the evidence, the character of the accused, and the risk of absconding. The court finds that the accused are entitled to be released on bail.
Outcome
The court grants bail to the accused.
Orders
- Each accused person shall be released on bond of KShs.2 million together with two sureties of the same amount. The sureties shall be approved by this court.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
Cases cited (1)
- Mwaura v Republic [1986] KLR 600
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