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Republic v John Mbugua Njuguna [2016] KEHC 638 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 638 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
638
Citation
[2016] KEHC 638 (KLR)
Decided
18 November 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a bail orderCoramH P G WAWERU
Holding

The court allows the application and admits the accused to bail.

Facts

The accused is charged with two counts of murder, and an inquest was held before his arrest.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused should be admitted to bail pending trial
  2. Whether there is a compelling reason to deny bail

Reasoning

The court finds no compelling reason to deny the accused his constitutional right to bail pending conclusion of his trial.

Outcome

The accused is admitted to bail pending trial.

Orders

  • The accused is admitted to bail pending trial with a surety of KShs 500,000/00

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Penal Code
  • Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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