Susan Kanini Kilonzo v Republic [2016] KEHC 7194 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7194
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7194 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramP. Nyamweya
Holding
The application for bail is allowed and the applicant is admitted to bail with specified terms.
Facts
Susan Kanini Kilonzo was charged with murder of her daughter Faith Kasee. She pleaded not guilty and sought bail pending trial.
Issues
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail to the applicant
- Who bears the burden of proving compelling reasons for denying bail
Reasoning
The court considered the constitutional right to bail and the factors to be considered, finding no compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Execution of a bond of Kshs. 500,000/= with two sureties of similar sum
- Sureties to be approved by the Deputy Registrar of the High Court
- Attend mentions before the Deputy Registrar of the High Court once every month until the case is heard and determined
- Attend court for the remainder of the trial without fail
- In default, the bond shall be cancelled and sureties called to account
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Nganga vs Republic (1985) KLR 451
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