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Republic v David Ochieng Ajwang Alias Daudi & 11 others [2013] KEHC 404 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 404 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
404
Citation
[2013] KEHC 404 (KLR)
Decided
18 December 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for Bail/Bond DismissedCoramR. N. Sitati
Holding

The applications by the 12 accused persons to be released on bond pending trial have no basis and are accordingly dismissed.

Facts

The 12 accused persons are charged with the murder of Elikana Gondi Syiongoh, Moses Magiri Amek, and Simon Gumbe Kalkacha. They pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused persons should be granted bail/bond pending trial
  2. Whether the accused persons pose a flight risk or a threat to public safety

Reasoning

The court found the situation on the ground to be volatile, and the accused persons pose a threat to public safety and the safety of witnesses.

Outcome

The applications for bail/bond are dismissed.

Orders

  • The case will proceed to hearing.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Nairobi High Court Criminal Case No.793 of 2010 – Aboud Rogo Mohamed & another –vs- Republic[20011] e KLR
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