Republic v Daniel Chumbi Nyabuti [2015] KEHC 3307 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3307
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 3307 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BondCoramHON. C. B. NAGILLAH
Holding
The court denies the application for bond, stating that there are compelling reasons not to release the accused.
Facts
The accused, Daniel Chumbi Nyabuti, was charged with murder. The victim, Faith Nyanchama Omwenga, was murdered on unknown dates between February 7, 2015, and March 20, 2015, at Enjoro sub-location in Nyamira District, Nyamira County. The accused denies the charge.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted a bond pending the hearing and determination of his case.
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny the accused a bond due to the volatile situation and the accused's flight risk.
Reasoning
The court found that the situation on the ground is still volatile, the accused's safety would be compromised, and he is a flight risk.
Outcome
The application for bond is denied.
Orders
- The accused is not released on bond pending the hearing and determination of his case.
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