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Republic v Jane Njoki [2016] KEHC 2623 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 2623 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
2623
Citation
[2016] KEHC 2623 (KLR)
Decided
29 September 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a decision to deny bailCoramH P G WAWERU
Holding

The court allows the bail application and orders the accused to be admitted to bail upon her own cognizance in the sum of KShs 500,000/00 pus one surety in like sum.

Facts

The accused, Jane Njoki, is charged with murder. She pleaded not guilty and her trial commenced on 19/10/2015. She applied for bail on 25/04/2016.

Issues

  1. Bail pending trial as a constitutional right
  2. Reasons for denying bail

Reasoning

The court finds no compelling reason to deny the accused her constitutional right to bail.

Outcome

The court grants the bail application.

Orders

  • The Accused shall be admitted to bail upon her own cognizance in the sum of KShs 500,000/00 pus one surety in like sum.
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