Republic v John Nkoroi Ruberi [2017] KEHC 1967 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1967
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1967 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a ruling on bondCoramHON. A.ONG’INJO J
Holding
The court disallows the accused's application for bond due to the family's unwillingness to offer surety and the father's negative reaction to the accused's release.
Facts
The accused, John Nkoroi Ruberi, faces a charge of murder. The particulars state that on June 1, 2015, in Muriene Village, Katheri Central Location, accused murdered Martin Muriithi, who was accused's immediate neighbor.
Issues
- Whether the accused is suitable for release on bond
- The accused's family's readiness to offer surety
Reasoning
The court found that the accused's family was not ready to offer surety and the father expressed pain at the loss of his son and was negative about the accused's release.
Outcome
The accused remains in custody pending trial.
Orders
- Mention for hearing on November 9, 2017
- Notice to issue to defense counsel
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
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