Republic v John Mwiti [2017] KEHC 2000 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2000
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2000 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2017
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TypeRuling on BondPostureRuling on bond applicationCoramHON. A.ONG’INJO
Holding
The accused may be released on bond of Kshs 500,000/= with a surety of similar amount
Facts
The accused, John Mwiti, faces a charge of murder. Stacia Nyawira was murdered on the night of 9th and 10th May 2015 at Nkando village in Buuri Subcounty within Meru County. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge on 9th June 2015.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be released on bond pending trial
- The amount and conditions of the bond
Reasoning
The Pre-bail Report was favourable to the accused's release on bonding pending trial.
Outcome
The accused was released on bond pending trial
Orders
- The accused may be released on bond of Kshs 500,000/= with a surety of similar amount
- The surety to be examined by Deputy Registrar who should explain surety’s obligation to the court
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
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