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Patrick Mwangi Wanjiku & another v Republic [2016] KEHC 2114 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2114 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2114
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2114 (KLR)
Decided
27 October 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramHON.A.MSHILA
Holding

The application for bail is not merited and is disallowed.

Facts

The applicants were charged with murder, and an application was made for bail pending the hearing of the case.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused are entitled to bail pending the hearing of the murder case.
  2. Whether the untraced stolen mobile phone constitutes a compelling reason to deny bail.

Reasoning

The court found that there are compelling reasons to deny bail, including the untraced stolen mobile phone, but also acknowledged that the right to bail has limitations and may be denied if there are compelling reasons.

Outcome

The application for bail is not granted.

Orders

  • Application for bail is not granted.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Article 49 of the Constitution 2010
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