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Republic v Peter Ng’ang’a Kamau [2014] KEHC 1641 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 1641 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1641
Citation
[2014] KEHC 1641 (KLR)
Decided
21 November 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramH.P.G. Waweru
Holding

The application is dismissed. The Accused shall remain in custody until completion of his trial.

Facts

Accused Peter Ng’ang’a Kamau was charged with murder. He was arrested on 10th January 2014 and was not arrested until about three months later, far from the place of commission of the offence. The Deceased died some days after being allegedly assaulted while in the Accused’s custody.

Issues

  1. Whether there are compelling reasons not to release the Accused on bail pending completion of his trial.
  2. Whether the Accused should be released on bond or bail, on reasonable conditions, pending trial.

Reasoning

The court considers there is a real flight risk due to the Accused’s failure to surrender himself to the police and the presence of other suspects still at large.

Outcome

The application is dismissed.

Orders

  • The Accused shall remain in custody until completion of his trial.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Constitution of Kenya, 2010
  • Penal Code
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