Moses Mutegi Karwanda v Republic (Criminal Case 47 of 2014) [2015] KEHC 4263 (KLR) (29 June 2015) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4263
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4263 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2015
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks bail pending trialCoramR. P. V. WENDOH
Holding
The court grants bail/bond of KShs.400,000 plus a surety of the same amount, with conditions of good conduct and not interfering with witnesses.
Facts
The applicant is charged with murder and is a Kenyan citizen with a fixed abode. Key prosecution witnesses are neighbors, and the applicant's family needs time to heal from the recent murder.
Issues
- Whether the applicant will turn up for trial
- Whether the applicant will interfere with witnesses
- Whether the applicant's personal security will be guaranteed
- Whether the applicant has a history of interfering with witnesses
Reasoning
The court considered the applicant's character, fixed abode, and lack of evidence supporting interference with witnesses. The right to bail is not absolute, and compelling reasons must be demonstrated.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Bail granted of KShs.400,000 plus a surety of the same amount
- Conditions: good conduct and not interfering with witnesses
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 123 (3) of the Criminal Procedure Code
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