Republic v Nahashon Muchiri Mutua [2016] KEHC 6556 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6556
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 6556 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 February 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for review of denial of bailCoramS. N. MUTUKU
Holding
The court denies the application and directs the accused to remain in custody, but calls for a detailed report on his medical needs.
Facts
The accused, Nahashon Muchiri Mutua, sought review of the court's order denying his bail due to his deteriorating medical condition, new evidence, and the risk of danger to witnesses and his life.
Issues
- Medical condition of the accused
- New evidence of innocence
- Risk to witnesses and life of the accused
Reasoning
The court found that the accused has not demonstrated that his life is in danger or that new evidence has emerged to prove his innocence. The right to bail is not absolute and can be denied if compelling reasons are advanced.
Outcome
Application denied
Orders
- Accused remains in custody
- Detailed report on medical needs to be provided
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution
- Article 50 (2) (a) of the Constitution
Cases cited (4)
- Criminal Application No. 399 of 2012 Job K. Musoni v. Republic [2012] eKLR
- Aboud Rogo Mohamed v. Republic [2011] eKLR
- Misc. Criminal Application No. 55 of 2014 R v. Diana Suleiman Said and Another [2014]eKLR
- The Republic v. Gorman and Others [2004] AHRLR 141 (GhSC 2004)
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