Republic v Josphat Musungu Amani Alias Josephat Mukhonyi [2014] KEHC 353 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 353
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 353 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BondCoramC.B. NAGILLAH
Holding
The court allows the accused a personal bond of Kshs. 1,000,000 with two sureties of similar amount, subject to the accused attending court every 30 days until the case is heard and determined.
Facts
The accused, Josephat Musungu Amani Alias Josphat Mukhonyi, was charged with murder on September 26, 2014, and denies the charge. He applied for bond under Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bond despite the state's assertion that he is a flight risk.
- The balance between the accused's right to bail and the victim's rights.
Reasoning
The court considers the accused's assertion of flight-risk insufficient to deny bail, given the constitutional right to bail for the offence of murder.
Outcome
The accused is granted a personal bond.
Orders
- The accused is granted a personal bond of Kshs. 1,000,000 with two sureties of similar amount.
- The accused is required to attend court every 30 days until the case is heard and determined.
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