Republic v Stephen Maranga Nyagakwa [2017] KEHC 681 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 681
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 681 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramMUMBI NGUGI
Holding
The accused is entitled to be released on reasonable bail terms as provided under Article 49 of the Constitution.
Facts
The accused, Stephen Maranga Nyagakwa, was charged with murder and was in custody since the incident. He applied for bail pending trial.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be released on bail pending trial
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny the accused bail
Reasoning
The court noted the concerns raised by the husband of the deceased communicated to the probation officer who prepared the pre-bail report. The accused denied making the threats, and there is nothing before the court on the basis of which the court can tell whether or not there is any truth to the allegation.
Outcome
The accused was granted reasonable bail terms
Orders
- The accused shall be released on bond of Kshs 300,000 and one surety of a similar amount
- The accused shall be required to report to the Uriri Police Station, Migori, every two weeks
- Should any report be made that he has in any shape or form contacted the family of the deceased, then the bond shall stand cancelled
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code
- Article 49 of the Constitution
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