REPUBLIC V SILAS MURITHI MIRITI & 3 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 3843 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3843
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 3843 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 June 2012
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for Bond/BailCoramMUGA APONDI
Holding
The court granted bail to each accused, releasing them on a cash bail of Ksh.250,000/- or a bond of Ksh.250,000/- with two sureties of a similar amount.
Facts
The accused were charged with murder for the joint killing of Eliud Mwirigi on March 11-12, 2010. The defense applied for bond/bail, arguing the accused were citizens, had fixed abodes, and were peace-loving.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail
- The nature and amount of bail to be granted
Reasoning
The court found the pre-bail reports favorable, noting the accused's family ties, fixed abodes, and willingness to attend court.
Outcome
The court granted the application for bond/bail.
Orders
- Each accused released on a cash bail of Ksh.250,000/-
- Alternatively, each accused released on a bond of Ksh.250,000/- with two sureties of a similar amount
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
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