REPUBLIC V STEPHEN KIPRONO TONUI [2012] KEHC 803 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 803
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 803 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureApplication for Bail GrantedCoramLilian N. Mutende
Holding
The accused is granted bail of Kshs. 500,000/= with two (2) sureties of a similar sum.
Facts
The accused, Stephen Kiprono Tonui, is charged with the offence of Murdering the wife. He is asthmatic and has three children of tender age.
Issues
- Right to bail under Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
- Compelling reasons to deny bail
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the offence, the children's need for the accused's attendance, and the recommendation of the Probation Officer. The State did not provide compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Granted
Orders
- Bail granted of Kshs. 500,000/= with two (2) sureties of a similar sum
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
- Section 357 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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