Republic v James Mwangi Nzuki [2016] KEHC 5960 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5960
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5960 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 March 2016
AI Summary
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TypeBail HearingPostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramS. N. MUTUKU
Holding
The court grants bail to the accused on the condition that he executes a bond of one million Kenya shillings or deposits cash bail of five hundred thousand Kenya shillings.
Facts
The accused, James Mwangi Nzuki, is facing two charges of murder. The prosecution alleges that he murdered Evaline Simaloi Okinda and Esther Njoki Karingu on 20th November 2014 at Kihunguro Village in Ruiru, Kiambu County.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending the hearing and determination of the case.
- The terms and conditions for granting bail.
Reasoning
The court finds that there are no compelling reasons to deny bail, and the accused meets the criteria for bail.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Execution of a bond of one million Kenya shillings or depositing cash bail of five hundred thousand Kenya shillings.
- The accused is reminded to attend court at all times when required.
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