Republic v Jared Mogaka Ayako [2014] KEHC 370 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 370
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 370 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for bondCoramC.B. NAGILLAH
Holding
The application for bond is hereby declined.
Facts
The accused, Jared Mogaka Ayako, is charged with the offence of murder. The victim was Dominic Nyachae Ayako, who was murdered on the 1st day of October, 2014 at Nyosia village in Kisii Central District within Kisii county.
Issues
- Whether the offence of murder is bailable under article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution of Kenya.
- Whether the prosecution has provided compelling reasons to justify the refusal of the application for bond.
Reasoning
The court found the situation on the ground to be volatile, with the possibility of retaliatory attacks on the accused by the victim's family and the community. The accused is of no fixed abode and is considered a flight risk.
Outcome
The application for bond is declined.
Orders
- Application for bond be and is hereby declined.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Constitution of Kenya
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