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ELIKANA KAGUNDA NJOROGE V REPUBLIC [2013] KEHC 3678 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 3678 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3678
Citation
[2013] KEHC 3678 (KLR)
Decided
16 May 2013
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TypeCriminal CasePostureApplication for Bail DeniedCoramR. LAGAT - KORIR
Holding

The application for bail is denied due to the accused being a flight risk.

Facts

The accused, Elikanah Kagunda Njoroge, is charged with murder. He filed a notice of motion seeking bail on the grounds that the offence is bailable and he is willing to abide by any conditions imposed by the court.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused is a flight risk
  2. Whether the accused has a right to bail

Reasoning

The court found that the accused is a flight risk and is not likely to attend court, which is a compelling reason not to release him on bail.

Outcome

Application for bail denied

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Section 203 of the Penal Code
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