Republic v Harrison Njue Njogu [2014] KEHC 5397 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5397
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5397 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 April 2014
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for bailCoramH.I. Ongudi
Holding
The court allows the application and releases the accused on bond with certain conditions.
Facts
The accused is the proprietor of Roka Preparatory Primary School and has been arrested on suspicion of a crime. He claims to be morally upright and willing to cooperate with the court.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be released on bail pending the hearing of the case
- Whether the likelihood of interference with witnesses by the accused is a compelling reason to deny bail
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution did not provide compelling reasons to deny bail, and the likelihood of interference with witnesses was not substantiated.
Outcome
The accused is released on bond with conditions.
Orders
- Execution of a bond of shs.500,000/= with a surety in similar sum
- Reporting to the OCS Kerugoya every first and last Tuesday of every Month until further orders of the Court
- Not to visit the Roka School without the express permission of the Court
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- ABOUD ROGO MOHAMED & ANOTHER –V- REPUBLIC [2001]e KLR
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