Philip Kamau Wachira v Republic [2013] KEHC 6804 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6804
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 6804 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding
The court grants bail to the applicant on reasonable terms.
Facts
Philip Kamau Wachira and Tabitha Waithira Irungu are jointly charged with murder. The case is set to be tried on 11th December, 2013. The applicant filed an application for bail on 18th February, 2013.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is eligible for bail under Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
- What conditions should be attached to the bail if granted
Reasoning
The court considers the nature of the charge, the strength of the prosecution case, the character and antecedents of the accused, and the likelihood of interference with prosecution witnesses. The court grants bail with conditions.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Execution of a bond of Kshs. 2 Million with two sureties of the like sum
- Appearance before the Deputy Registrar, High Court Murang’a, once every month until the trial has been completed
- Not to leave the jurisdiction of this court without the court's prior permission
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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