Republic v Jane Njoki [2016] KEHC 2623 (KLR)
- 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
- Bail pending trial as a constitutional right
- 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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