Republic v Onesmus Mutuku Mwololo [2015] KEHC 1618 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1618
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1618 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramS. N. Mutuku
Holding
The application for bail pending trial is denied due to the accused's potential as a flight risk.
Facts
On February 1, 2014, Onesmus Mutuku Mwololo is alleged to have murdered Paul Mwanzia in Kayaba slums, Nairobi County. He denies the charge and the case is set for hearing on February 15, 2016.
Issues
- Whether the accused is a flight risk
- Whether the accused will interfere with witnesses
Reasoning
The court considers the accused's flight to Machakos and lack of address in the supporting affidavit. The court doubts his attendance in court and finds him a flight risk.
Outcome
The accused is denied bail and remains in custody pending the hearing and determination of the case.
Orders
- The accused is denied bail pending trial.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Samuel Macharia Njagi HCCR 50 of 2013
- R. v. Rolex Waita Mukunzu [2012] eKLR
- R. v. Shelly Kavila Nzomo [2012] eKLR
- R. v, Julius Mutemi Kamotho [2012] eKLR
- R. v. Lawrence Sebastian Lorunyei & 6 Others [2012] eKLR
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