REPUBLIC v GRACE NYAMBURA KIBUI [2012] KEHC 5780 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5780
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5780 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2012
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TypeCriminal CasePostureApplication for bond pending trialCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The application for bond is granted, and the accused is released on her own bond of Kshs.300,000/- with 2 sureties of like sum.
Facts
The accused, Grace Nyambura, was charged with murder. She presented herself to the police after the offence was committed and has a 9-month-old baby.
Issues
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bond to the accused
- Whether the accused has presented herself to the police after the offence
Reasoning
The court found no serious compelling reason to deny bond, considering the accused's presentation to the police and her young baby.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Release on bond of Kshs.300,000/- with 2 sureties of like sum
- Applicant to report to Njoro Police Station once a week till further orders of this court
- Applicant to attend court as and when required
- Applicant to be of good conduct when on bond
- Applicant should not interfere with witnesses
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49(1)(b) of the Constitution
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