Republic v Charles Vitanyi Muhubwa & 5 others [2017] KEHC 5574 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5574
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5574 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 May 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The application for bail is refused due to compelling evidence of witness threat.
Facts
The accused are charged with murder. The victim's family, including the mother of the deceased, has been threatened and sought refuge. Demonstrations were held seeking the release of the accused.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
- Whether the views of the victim's family should be considered at the point of bail
Reasoning
The court considers the nature of the charge, the views of the victim's family, and the possibility of interference with witnesses. The victim's family has been threatened and sought refuge, and there is a witness protection program in place.
Outcome
Application for bail refused
Orders
- The accused are at liberty to renew their motion once Maleya Namatatsi Etemesi concludes her testimony
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Victims Protection Act 2014
Cases cited (2)
- Republic v Elias Kipkemoi, Eldoret High Court Criminal Case 42 of 2014 (unreported)
- Republic v John Mwenya Chumbe, Eldoret, High Court Criminal Case 47 of 2014 (unreported)
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