DAVID ABBEY LARYEA v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 2547 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2547
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2547 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2012
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TypeCriminal Miscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication for Bail Pending AppealCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The court declines to admit the accused to bail pending appeal due to the increased flight risk, but admits the appeal to hearing before a single judge.
Facts
The applicant is David Abbey Laryea, a Ghanaian national, who has been convicted by a duly constituted court of law. He seeks bail pending the hearing and determination of his pending appeal.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending appeal due to his status as a Ghanaian national and increased flight risk.
- Whether the proceedings are ready for hearing before a single judge.
Reasoning
The court notes that the applicant is not a citizen of Kenya and is a Ghanaian national, making him an increased flight risk. The proceedings are ready for hearing.
Outcome
The application for bail pending appeal is denied.
Orders
- The appeal is admitted to hearing before a single judge.
- Mention on 14th August 2012.
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