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Republic v Diana Salim Suleiman & another [2014] KEHC 1745 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 1745 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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The Accused persons were charged with murder and were initially granted bond, but the bond was later withdrawn.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

  1. Whether there are changed circumstances warranting the renewal of bond applications
  2. 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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