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Republic v James Mwangi Nzuki [2016] KEHC 5960 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 5960 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5960
Citation
[2016] KEHC 5960 (KLR)
Decided
2 March 2016
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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

  1. Whether the accused should be granted bail pending the hearing and determination of the case.
  2. 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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