Syvester Kioko Ngui & 2 others v Republic [2014] KEHC 7879 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7879
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7879 (KLR)
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureAppeal from the conviction in CM Cr. Case No. 4218 of 2009CoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding
The court dismisses the bail application as the applicants have not demonstrated overwhelming chances of success in their appeal and there are no exceptional or unusual circumstances to justify granting bail.
Facts
The applicants were convicted of stealing by Mr. Ochenja, the Ag. Chief Magistrate Kibera, and sentenced to three years imprisonment. They seek bail and stay of execution of the sentence pending appeal.
Issues
- Whether the applicants have overwhelming chances of success in their appeal
- Whether there are exceptional or unusual circumstances to justify granting bail pending appeal
Reasoning
The court does not find that the applicants have demonstrated overwhelming chances of success in their appeal. The court also notes that the applicants lost the presumption of innocence when convicted and must show the appellate court that the conviction was wrong.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- The bail application is dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Dominic Karanja v Republic (1986) KLR pg. 612
- Isaack Tulicha Guyo vs. Republic, Court of Appeal, Nairobi Criminal Appeal No. 16 of 2010
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