Cyrus Mutuma v Republic [2015] KEHC 4283 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4283
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4283 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2015
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant seeks to be released on bond pending appeal.CoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The court declines the application to be released on bond pending appeal.
Facts
Appellant was convicted in Isiolo Criminal case No. 730/2012 and sentenced to death. He also faces a charge in Criminal Case No. 347/2014, which was withdrawn.
Issues
- Whether the appellant has a constitutional right to be released on bond pending appeal.
- Whether there are compelling reasons not to grant bond.
- Whether there are available dates for hearing the appeal.
Reasoning
The court finds no overwhelming chances of success for the appeal and notes that the appellant has already been convicted and is serving a sentence.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Orders
- Application to be released on bond pending appeal is declined.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49 of the Constitution
Cases cited (1)
- JIVRAY SHAH V PEBPULIC (1986) KLR 605
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