Andrew Njendu Gikera v Republic [2014] KEHC 1749 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1749
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1749 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2014
AI Summary
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureApplication for Bail GrantedCoramS.N. MUTUKU
Holding
The court grants bail to the applicant on the condition of a bond of one million shillings with two sureties of similar amount, or cash bail of three hundred thousand shillings with the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, and attendance at court every 30 days.
Facts
The applicant, Andrew Njendu Gikera, is facing a murder charge and seeks bail pending the hearing and determination of the case.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is a flight risk
- Whether the applicant will turn up for trial
- Whether the applicant will obstruct justice
- Whether the applicant's personal safety is at risk
Reasoning
The court considers the offence of murder to be bailable, but denies bail due to lack of compelling reasons. The court finds that the prosecution has not provided such reasons.
Outcome
Bail Granted
Orders
- Bond of one million shillings with two sureties
- Cash bail of three hundred thousand shillings with the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary
- Attendance at court every 30 days
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