Republic v Thomas Mbaabu M’Muga [2015] KEHC 2176 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2176
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2176 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for bond grantedCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The court grants the accused's application for bond, allowing him to be released on KShs.300,000 bond with one surety of the same amount.
Facts
The accused, Thomas Mbaabu M'Muga, is charged with murder. The murder was allegedly committed against his brother, resulting from a long-standing land dispute over ancestral land.
Issues
- Whether the accused has a Constitutional right to bond
- Whether the accused is a flight risk or a threat to witnesses
Reasoning
The court finds that the accused is not a flight risk and there are no compelling reasons to deny bond. The court considers the family feud and the possibility of interference with witnesses.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Bond of KShs.300,000 with one surety of the same amount granted
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