Republic v Josiah Muthiani Maweu [2013] KEHC 358 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 358
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 358 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2013
The application for bail is allowed, and the applicant may be released on a Kshs. 1 Million personal bond with one surety of a like sum.
Facts
The applicant, Josiah Muthiani Maweu, is charged with two counts of murder. The particulars of the first count state that he murdered Wanza Tuta on November 25, 2012, at Ndela village, Mananja Location, Masinga District, within Machakos County. The particulars of the second count state that he murdered Tuta Ndinda on November 25, 2012, at the same location.
Issues
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail to the applicant
- Whether the applicant will abscond and pose a security threat to witnesses
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the offence, the strength of the evidence, the character or behavior of the accused, and the seriousness of the punishment. The court found no compelling reasons to deny bail and allowed the application.
Outcome
The application for bail is allowed.
Orders
- The applicant may be released on a Kshs. 1 Million personal bond with one surety of a like sum.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Mwaura v Republic (1986) KLR 600
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