Republic v Erastus Wachira Muchori [2018] KEHC 2412 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2412
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2412 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramLESIIT, J
Holding
The court grants bail/bond on reasonable terms and conditions.
Facts
The accused, Erastus Wachira Muchori, is charged with murder. He has been in custody for eight months since his arraignment on March 26, 2018.
Issues
- Whether to grant bail to the accused
- What terms and conditions should be attached to the bail
Reasoning
The court considers the period of custody, the prosecution's stance, and the defense's submissions. It grants bail with specific conditions to ensure the accused does not interfere with witnesses and relocates.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Released on a cash bail of Kshs. 100,000/=
- Released on a bond of Kshs. 250,000/= with one surety of like sum
- Should not interfere with witnesses
- Should relocate to a different place
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 and Section 204 of the Penal Code Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
- Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution
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