Republic v Morris Kirimi Mutua [2017] KEHC 3851 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3851
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3851 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 August 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramJustice Mary Kasango
Holding
The court grants bail to the accused on the condition that he provides a bond of Kshs.500,000 plus one surety of similar amount.
Facts
The accused, Morris Kirimi Mutua, is facing a charge of murder against him. His learned counsel submitted that the court should grant bail to the accused as provided under Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
- The primary purpose of bail and its conditions
Reasoning
The court granted bail to the accused based on the favourable pre-bail probation report and the constitutional right to bail.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Morris Kirimi Mutua to be released on bail pending trial on provision of his own person bond of Kshs.500,000 plus one surety of similar amount
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Milton Kabulit & 6 Others (2011) eKLR
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