Republic v Abdinasir Sheikh [2015] KEHC 2315 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2315
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2315 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureNotice of Motion for Bail Pending TrialCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The court grants bail to the accused with certain conditions.
Facts
The accused, Abdinasir Sheikh, was arrested and has been in custody since March 2015. He is from Ramu in Mandera and has been suffering from anaemia.
Issues
- Whether the accused is a flight risk
- Whether the accused is entitled to bail pending trial
Reasoning
The court grants bail as the accused is not a flight risk and is entitled to bail under Article 49(1) of the Constitution of Kenya. The court considers the accused's health condition and the need for medical treatment.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Released on bond of 1 million shillings with one surety of similar amount or cash bail of 800,000 shillings
- Report to CID office at Ramu once every calendar month
- Not to interfere with prosecution witnesses
- Attend every mention and hearing of the case
- Immediate medical treatment and blood transfusion if in custody
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code Cap 75 of the Laws of Kenya
- Article 49 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya
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