Antony Ngugi Kiroro v Republic [2014] KEHC 4701 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4701
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4701 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 May 2014
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramR. LAGAT - KORIR
Holding
The court admits the accused to bail on reasonable conditions to ensure his attendance at trial.
Facts
Antony Ngugi Kiroro is charged with murder, and his trial is ongoing. Another suspect in the case has not been traced or arrested.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending the conclusion of his trial.
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail based on the apprehension that the accused may abscond trial.
Reasoning
The court finds no compelling reason to deny bail, as bail must be granted as of right unless there are compelling reasons not to. The court retains discretion to deny or allow bail based on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Outcome
The accused is admitted to bail on conditions.
Orders
- Execute a personal bond of KShs.1 Million with two sureties of like amount.
- Not leave the jurisdiction of the court without leave of the court.
- Report to the Investigating Officer at Kikuyu Police Station once every two weeks until further orders of the court.
- Attend the monthly mentions of his case before the Deputy Registrar of the Court. The first such mention shall be on 10th June 2014.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49 (i) (h) of the Constitution of Kenya
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