REPUBLIC V ROLEX WAITA MUKUNZU [2012] KEHC 2670 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2670
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2670 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 June 2012
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TypeCriminal CasePostureApplication for bail pending trialCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The court grants bail to the accused on the condition of cash bail, one surety, and appearance in court every month.
Facts
The accused, Rolex Waita Mukunzu, is charged with murder. The victim was a girlfriend of the accused, and the death caused a strain between the two families.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
- The safety of the accused and the likelihood of interference with witnesses
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the charge, the strength of the prosecution case, the character and antecedents of the accused, and the likelihood of interference with witnesses. The court also took into account the safety of the accused and the strained relationship between the accused and the deceased's family.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Cash bail of Kshs.1 million with one surety of similar amount
- He will appear for mention in court every month, first mention will be on 17/7/2012 before the Deputy Registrar
- He will not interfere with witnesses, and in default, the bail granted herein will automatically lapse
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Section 123 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75)
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