Republic v John Oketch [2015] KEHC 650 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 650
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 650 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2015
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The accused is admitted to bail on the following terms: cash bail of KShs.100,000 or a bond of KShs.250,000 with one surety of the same amount. The accused should not interfere with any of the witnesses during the period pending the hearing of the prosecution case.
Facts
The accused, John Oketch, is charged with murder. He seeks bail with sureties or cash bail pending the hearing and determination of the case.
Issues
- Whether the accused is a flight risk
- Whether the accused has a right to bail under Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
Reasoning
The court considered the application and the Probation Report. The State did not demonstrate compelling reasons to decline bail. The accused and the family of the deceased are well known to each other, ruling out any possibility of the accused hiding or interfering with the trial.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Cash bail of KShs.100,000
- Bond of KShs.250,000 with one surety of the same amount
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
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