Republic v Janice Gatwiri Baabu [2017] KEHC 968 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 968
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 968 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for bail pending trialCoramF. GIKONYO
Holding
The court granted bail to the accused, allowing her to be released on cash bail of Kshs. 100,000 or a personal bond of Kshs. 200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder and has applied for bail/bond. A pre-bail report indicated that local administration and community members supported her release, but the deceased family opposed it.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial
- What conditions should be attached to the bail
Reasoning
The court found that the accused has not been shown to have compelling reasons not to be released on bail, and that the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, provides for the right to be released on bond or bail on reasonable conditions.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- The accused is released on bail
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code CAP 63 of the Laws of Kenya
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (1)
- R vs. JOKTAN MAYENDE & 3 OTHERS [2013] eKLR
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