Alexander Mburu Wanjiku v Republic [2013] KEHC 6965 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6965
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 6965 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2013
The court allowed the application for bail and imposed the following conditions: a bond of Kshs. 2 Million with two sureties of the like sum, appearing before the Deputy Registrar, High Court Murang’a, once every month until the trial is completed, and not leaving the jurisdiction of the court without prior permission.
Facts
The applicant is charged with murder, and the case was initially filed as grievous harm. The applicant sought bail pending trial.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be admitted to bail pending trial
- What conditions should be imposed if bail is granted
Reasoning
The court considered various factors including 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 concluded that the applicant should be admitted to bail pending trial.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Bond of Kshs. 2 Million with two sureties of the like sum
- Appear before the Deputy Registrar, High Court Murang’a, once every month until the trial is completed
- Not leave the jurisdiction of the court without prior permission
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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