Republic v Silas Mukira & another [2016] KEHC 2191 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2191
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2191 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a decision granting bailCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding
The court grants the application made by both accused to be released on bond.
Facts
The accused, Silas Mukira and Stanley Thiaine, sought to be released on bond pending the hearing of a murder charge against them. They argued they were not flight risks and that the case might take too long to determine.
Issues
- Whether the accused are flight risks
- Whether the case might take too long to determine
Reasoning
The court found no compelling reasons to deny bail, considering the accused's residence in Meru County, their families, and the community's support for their release.
Outcome
The court grants the application for bail.
Orders
- Each accused may be released on bond of KShs.200,000/= plus one surety of like amount or cash bail of KShs.60,000/= each.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 204 of the Penal Code
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