Sharifu Mohamed Sharifu v Republic [2014] KEHC 2912 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2912
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2912 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppellant's application to admit to bond pending appealCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The application to admit the appellant to bond pending appeal is granted.
Facts
Appellant was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate's Court and charges were read to him in English and Kiswahili languages which he did not understand, and a plea of guilty was entered.
Issues
- Appellant's understanding of charges in the language of the court
- Likelihood of the appeal being rendered nugatory if granted bond
Reasoning
The court is satisfied that the application has merit and there is likelihood that the appellant will serve his sentence before his appeal is heard and determined.
Outcome
The appellant is admitted to a bond of Ksh. 500,000/= with one Kenyan surety of similar amount, and the appeal is given a hearing on priority basis.
Orders
- Admit the appellant to a bond of Ksh. 500,000/= with one Kenyan surety of similar amount
- Give the appeal a hearing on priority basis
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