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Andrew Njendu Gikera v Republic [2014] KEHC 1749 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 1749 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1749
Citation
[2014] KEHC 1749 (KLR)
Decided
21 October 2014
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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

  1. Whether the applicant is a flight risk
  2. Whether the applicant will turn up for trial
  3. Whether the applicant will obstruct justice
  4. 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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