Republic v Francis Muriungi Nkunja & 7 others [2017] KEHC 362 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 362
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 362 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramR. K. LIMO
Holding
The application for bail is allowed with certain conditions
Facts
The 1st accused, Francis Muriungi Nkunja, and 7 others were charged with murder. The case is pending for trial.
Issues
- Whether the accused persons are entitled to bail pending trial
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail
Reasoning
The court found that the reasons advanced by the state to deny bail were not compelling enough, and the accused's constitutional rights to bail are valid.
Outcome
The application for bail is allowed
Orders
- Each accused/applicant may be released on a bond of Kshs.500,000/- with a surety of similar amount
- The accused persons are directed not to get in touch with any of the witnesses and keep away from them completely
- The accused persons are required to strictly attend court on time if and when they are required to attend court
- This trial shall be given priority
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (1)
- R- VS- JOHN KAHINDI KARISA & 2 OTHERS [2010] eKLR
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