Republic v Irene Mbithe Kimunyu & Catherine Kutila Muthama (Criminal Case 20 of 2016) [2016] KEHC 3094 (KLR) (Crim) (6 September 2016) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3094
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3094 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 September 2016
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TypeCriminal CasePostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramLESIIT, J
Holding
The court granted bail to both accused persons on the following terms: cash bail of Kshs. 50,000/- or bond of Kshs. 250,000/- with a surety of the same amount.
Facts
The 1st and 2nd accused persons were charged with murder. They sought bail pending their trial, while the prosecution opposed both applications.
Issues
- Whether the accused persons are likely to attend trial
- Whether the accused persons are flight risks
- Whether the accused persons will obstruct the course of justice
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the charges, the strength of the prosecution case, the character and antecedents of the accused, and the likelihood of the accused interfering with prosecution witnesses. The court found no compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Cash bail of Kshs. 50,000/- or bond of Kshs. 250,000/- with a surety of the same amount
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