REPUBLIC v ASUMAN MAKOKHA ECHESA & 2 Others [2011] KEHC 544 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 544
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 544 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2011
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from original trial outcomeCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The court granted bail to the accused pending the hearing of the case.
Facts
The accused were charged with murder and were granted bail pending the hearing of the case.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending the hearing of the case.
- Whether the accused will turn up for trial and not interfere with witnesses.
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the offence, the strength of the evidence, the character of the accused, and the risk of absconding. The court found that the circumstances under which the offence was committed warranted the accused's release on bail.
Outcome
The court granted bail to the accused.
Orders
- Each accused is released on bond of KShs.1,000,000/= with one surety of a similar 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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