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Republic v Samuel Kinyua Nchebere & 2 others [2016] KEHC 5127 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 5127 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5127
Citation
[2016] KEHC 5127 (KLR)
Decided
18 May 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for bond grantedCoramR.P.V. WENDOH
Holding

The application for bond is granted with a bond of KShs.200,000/= plus one surety of like sum or cash bail of Kshs.50,000/=

Facts

The 3rd accused, Dickens Mugathia, faces a charge of murder. He applied for bond on grounds of being in custody since his arrest, the offence being bailable, and being a resident with family.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused will turn up for his defence
  2. Whether the accused will interfere with witnesses
  3. Whether the accused's life will be in danger if released

Reasoning

The court considered the paramount consideration of whether the accused will turn up for his defence, and other considerations such as the character of the accused and the likelihood of interference with witnesses. The court found no compelling reasons to deny the bond.

Outcome

Application granted

Orders

  • Bond of KShs.200,000/= plus one surety of like sum or cash bail of Kshs.50,000/=
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