Fredrick Rugendo v Republic [2014] KEHC 3746 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the Applicant is entitled to bail pending appeal
- 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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