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Republic v Adam Yusuf Alias Muinde [2017] KEHC 5975 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 5975 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
5975
Citation
[2017] KEHC 5975 (KLR)
Decided
25 April 2017
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramS. N. Mutuku
Holding

The court denied the application for bail.

Facts

The accused, Adam Yusuf alias Muinde, is charged with murder and is currently in custody awaiting trial. He seeks bail, while the prosecution opposes the application.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused is a flight risk
  2. Whether the accused's right to bail is absolute
  3. Whether the prosecution has compelling reasons to deny bail

Reasoning

The court found that the accused has no fixed abode and is a flight risk, and that the prosecution has irrefutable evidence of the accused's involvement in the crime.

Outcome

Denied

Orders

  • The accused was not granted bail pending the hearing and determination of the case.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Penal Code
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