Republic v John Gatembo Mwangi [2018] KEHC 1579 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1579
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1579 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramKANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The application for bail is refused due to the risk of the accused's safety being jeopardized.
Facts
The accused, John Gatembo Mwangi, faces a charge of murder for the unlawful killing of Mwangi Mirogu on 23rd October 2018 in Muchungucha Village within Murang’a County. The social report indicates hostility towards the accused and his family, and the victim's family opposes his release.
Issues
- Whether the accused is entitled to bail pending trial
- Whether the safety of the accused is guaranteed
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the charge, the views of the victim's family, and the possibility of interference with witnesses. The court concluded that the safety of the accused would be in jeopardy.
Outcome
The application for bail is refused.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Victims Protection Act 2014
- Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- Muraguri v Republic [1989] KLR 181
- Republic v Elias Kipkemoi, Eldoret High Court Criminal Case 42 of 2014 (unreported)
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