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Republic v Bernard Obaigwa Atei [2016] KEHC 5421 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 5421 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5421
Citation
[2016] KEHC 5421 (KLR)
Decided
22 April 2016
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TypeBail ReviewPostureBail Review ApplicationCoramC.B. NAGILLAH
Holding

The court reviews the bond terms and reduces the bond amount to Kshs.500,000 and one surety of similar amount.

Facts

The accused applied for review of his bond terms delivered on 17th December, 2013 in Kisii High Court. The terms were Kshs.1000,000 bond plus 2 sureties of a like amount, with the sureties to be approved by the Deputy Registrar of this court.

Issues

  1. Reasonableness of bond terms
  2. Affordability of bond terms

Reasoning

The court finds the original bond terms unreasonable due to the accused's inability to afford them, and upholds the terms of the bond as reduced.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • Reduced bond amount to Kshs.500,000 and one surety of similar amount
  • Mention on 23rd of May 2016
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