Republic v Daniel Lumonyi Amaitsa & 2 others [2013] KEHC 2288 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2288
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2288 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 September 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramR. LAGAT - KORIR
Holding
The court denies the applications for bail, finding that the State has demonstrated compelling reasons to believe the accused may abscond.
Facts
The three accused, Daniel Lumonyi Amaitsa, Eliud Sukura Samita, and Timothy Wafula Lumonje, are facing trial for the murder of Dennis Omondi Adari. The murder is alleged to have occurred on April 6, 2011, at Unga House Building in Westlands, Nairobi County.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
- Whether the State has demonstrated compelling reasons to deny bail
Reasoning
The court ruled that the State has provided sufficient evidence to support its claim that the accused may abscond, and thus denied their bail applications.
Outcome
The applications for bail are rejected.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49 (i) (h) of the Constitution of Kenya
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