Republic v Edward Guantai [2017] KEHC 2113 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2113
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2113 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for bond deniedCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The application for bond is hereby denied.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder on 14th January, 2016. He disappeared for a year after the incident and was arrested in December 2016. He has allegedly threatened witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bond
- Whether the circumstances have changed to warrant bond
Reasoning
Bond is a Constitutional right for every accused person, but can only be denied if there exist special or exceptional circumstances. The accused disappeared for a year after the incident and has allegedly threatened witnesses, which are serious grounds to warrant denial of bond.
Outcome
Application for bond denied
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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