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Fredrick Rugendo v Republic [2014] KEHC 3746 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 3746 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3746
Citation
[2014] KEHC 3746 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplicant seeks bail pending appealCoramLESIIT, J
Holding

The court grants bail pending appeal with conditions

Facts

The Applicant was convicted of grievous harm and sentenced to 4 years imprisonment. He seeks bail pending his appeal.

Issues

  1. Whether the Applicant is entitled to bail pending appeal
  2. Whether the appeal has overwhelming chances of success

Reasoning

The court considers the grounds for bail and the evidence, concluding that the appeal has an overwhelming chance of success and there are exceptional circumstances warranting bail.

Outcome

Bail granted pending appeal

Orders

  • Bond of Kshs. 100,000/= with two sureties of same sum
  • Alternatively, cash bail of Kshs. 150,000/=

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Dominic Karanja Vs. Republic [1986] KLR 612
  • Mundia vs. Republic [1986] KLR 623
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