Republic v Peter Kinyua Mwangi [2013] KEHC 2018 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2018
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2018 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2013
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramApondi, Lesiit, Ochieng, Ombija
Holding
The application for bail is dismissed as the trial has progressed substantially and justice would be served by expediting the trial.
Facts
The accused, Peter Kinyua Mwangi, is facing trial for the murder of Mirriam Muthoni. The trial has been delayed due to transfers of judges.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
- Whether the accused's ill-health is a compelling reason for bail
Reasoning
The court exercised its discretion to deny bail, citing the progress of the trial and the overwhelming evidence against the accused.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for bail dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49(i)(h) of the Constitution
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