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Republic v Agnes Kemunto Makori & 2 others [2015] KEHC 4231 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 4231 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4231
Citation
[2015] KEHC 4231 (KLR)
Decided
16 February 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BondCoramC.B. NAGILLAH
Holding

The court granted bond to the accused persons, Agnes Kemunto Makori, Dennis Isaboke, and Nyangaresi Nyangau, with specified conditions.

Facts

Three accused persons, Agnes Kemunto Makori, Dennis Isaboke, and Nyangaresi Nyangau, were charged with murder. They deny the charge and seek bond to be released pending the hearing and determination of their case.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused persons should be granted bond
  2. The terms and conditions of the bond

Reasoning

The court granted bond as it is a constitutional right unless there are compelling reasons to deny it. The prosecution did not provide compelling reasons. The court considered the pre-bail assessment reports and the accused's promises to attend court.

Outcome

The court granted bond to the accused persons.

Orders

  • Agnes Kemunto Makori, Dennis Isaboke, and Nyangaresi Nyangau granted personal bond of Kshs. 500,000 each with two sureties of similar amount
  • The accused persons are to attend court for mention of their case once every month until the case is heard and determined

Remedies

  • The bond granted to the accused persons

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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