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Paul Kimani Kiarie v Republic [2013] KEHC 2535 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 2535 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2535
Citation
[2013] KEHC 2535 (KLR)
Decided
28 August 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for bond pending appealCoramM. MUYA
Holding

The application for bond pending appeal is granted. The appellant is admitted to a bond of Ksh. 500,000 with one surety or cash bail of Ksh. 300,000 pending the hearing and determination of his appeal.

Facts

The appellant was convicted and sentenced for stealing, making a false document, and uttering. He is diabetic and needs special medication and diet not available in prison.

Issues

  1. Whether the appellant committed the offence while out on bond
  2. Whether the appellant has high chances of success in his appeal
  3. Whether the appellant is diabetic and requires special medication and diet

Reasoning

The court found no evidence that the appellant committed the offence while out on bond in another case. The appellant is diabetic and requires special medication and diet not available in prison.

Outcome

Granted

Orders

  • Admission to bond of Ksh. 500,000 with one surety or cash bail of Ksh. 300,000 pending the hearing and determination of his appeal

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Penal Code
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