Republic v Godfrey Madegwa & 6 others [2016] KEHC 5964 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5964
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5964 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 April 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for bail grantedCoramE. C. MWITA
Holding
The court granted bail to each accused person on reasonable terms
Facts
Godfrey Madegwa and six others were arraigned for murder and pleaded not guilty. Their counsel applied for bail, while the prosecution opposed it.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be released on bail pending trial
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail
Reasoning
The court considered the constitutional right to bail and the need for the accused to attend court. The situation was deemed calm, and there were no compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Each accused person released on a bond of Kshs.1,500,000/- with one surety of like sum
- Not to threaten witnesses or interfere with the case while out bond
- To attend court without fail whenever required
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