Andrew Akendo Ogombe v Director of Public Prosecutions & 2 others [2017] KEHC 8667 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8667
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8667 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 April 2017
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication dismissedCoramG.W. NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The application is dismissed as it is without merit.
Facts
The applicant, Andrew Akendo Ogombe, sought anticipatory bail pending his arrest and charge. He claimed he was suspended from his employment due to receiving a bribe and was apprehensive of imminent arrest by CID officers.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's apprehension of arrest constitutes a violation of his fundamental rights
- Whether the applicant's application for anticipatory bail is without merit
Reasoning
The court held that the applicant's apprehension of arrest does not amount to a violation of his fundamental rights, and he has not demonstrated any breaches of rights by the police.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- W'Njuguna v. Republic (2004) 1 KLR 520
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