Republic v Daniel Ndegwa Wachira [2015] KEHC 1830 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1830
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1830 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 October 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramJohn M. Mativo
Holding
The accused is granted bail with conditions
Facts
The accused was charged with murder and wounding another person during the commission of the murder. The offence was committed 3 months prior and the situation was volatile.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
- What conditions should be imposed if bail is granted
Reasoning
The court balanced the accused's right to liberty against the public interest and the need to ensure the accused appears for trial. The court found no compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Released on a bond of Ksh. 300,000/= plus one surety of Ksh. 500,000/=
- Alternatively, released on a cash bail of Ksh. 250,000/= plus one surety of Ksh. 500,000/=
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Masroor v. State of Uttah Pradesh and Anor
- Gerald Macharia Githuka vs Reoublic
- Brijesh Singh and Another vs State
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