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Republic v Daniel Ndegwa Wachira [2015] KEHC 1830 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 1830 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
  2. 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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