ELIKANA KAGUNDA NJOROGE V REPUBLIC [2013] KEHC 3678 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the accused is a flight risk
- 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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