Republic v Diana Salim Suleiman & another [2014] KEHC 1745 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1745
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1745 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 November 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureRenewal of bond applicationCoramM. MUYA - JUDGE
Holding
The bond applications are allowed, and the Accused are admitted to bail with stringent terms
Facts
The Accused persons were charged with murder and were initially granted bond, but the bond was later withdrawn. The case has been substantially heard, and the remaining witnesses will testify on victim identification.
Issues
- Whether there are changed circumstances warranting the renewal of bond applications
- Whether the Accused will turn up for trial if released on bond
Reasoning
The security situation in Lamu has improved, and measures have been taken to protect the witnesses. The court finds that the circumstances have changed and that the Accused will not likely abscond.
Outcome
The bond applications are allowed
Orders
- Admission to bail with stringent terms
- Photographs of witnesses not to be taken during trial
- Statements of witnesses to be redacted
- Evidence of witnesses under the Witness Protection Programme to be heard in closed session
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Prevention of Organized Crime Act 2010
- Gazette Notice No. CX-11-No. 113 of 3rd November, 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Aboud Rogo Mohamed & Another -Vs- Republic Criminal case No. 793 of 2010
- Republic -Vs- Danson Mgunya & Another Criminal case No. 26 of 2008
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