REPUBLIC V ABDI IBRAHIM HAIDHER alias AGAWEIN [2013] KEHC 3568 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3568
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 3568 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2013
The court allows the application and admits the applicant to bond and bail on the following conditions: execution of a bond of Kshs 1,500,000 with two sureties of similar amount each, or payment of cash bail of Kshs 1,000,000, and reporting to the DCIO Garissa once fortnightly until the case is heard and determined.
Facts
The applicant, ABDI IBRAHIM HAIDHER alias AGAWEIN, was arrested on 3rd April 2013 and charged with murder, a bailable offense under the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be admitted to bond/bail pending hearing and determination of the case.
- What conditions should be set for the bond/bail if granted.
Reasoning
The court finds no reason to deny the accused person bail, considering the applicant's citizenship, residence, cooperation with the police, and the bailable nature of the offense under the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Outcome
The applicant is admitted to bond and bail.
Orders
- Execution of a bond of Kshs 1,500,000 with two sureties of similar amount each.
- Payment of cash bail of Kshs 1,000,000.
- Reporting to the DCIO Garissa once fortnightly until the case is heard and determined.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (3)
- Joseph Mwenji v. Republic Nakuru High Court Criminal Case No. 112 of 2010
- Republic v. Samuel Mwaura Eldoret High Court Criminal Case No. 25 of 2007
- David Njuno Mbiyu v. Republic Nakuru High Court Misc. Criminal Application No. 86 of 2010
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