Republic v Richard Muthui Muli [2017] KEHC 2618 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2618
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2618 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BondCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The court grants bail to the accused on certain conditions.
Facts
The accused, Richard Muthui Muli, was charged with murder and has been in custody since February 11, 2014. He is 68 years old with serious health issues and is a family man.
Issues
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail
- What conditions should be attached to bail if granted
Reasoning
The court grants bail due to the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which makes bail a constitutional right applicable to all offences. The court finds no compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- The accused may be released on signing his own bond of Ksh.400,000 with one surety of similar amount.
- In the alternative, he may be released on payment of cash bail of Ksh.300,000.
- He will not interfere with prosecution witnesses.
- He will attend every hearing and mentioning of the case.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
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