Republic v John Mbugua Njuguna [2016] KEHC 638 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the accused should be admitted to bail pending trial
- 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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