Republic v Moses Gitonga Kanunguri & another [2018] KEHC 3692 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3692
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3692 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a ruling on bond pending trialCoramHON. A.ONG’INJO
Holding
The accused persons were released on bond of Kshs. 500,000/= each plus one surety of similar amount each.
Facts
On 11th April, 2015, the accused persons, Moses Gitonga Kanunguri and Benjamin Kirimi Kanunguri, jointly murdered Josephat M’Uthaka in Kongotiame village, Kabachi Location, Igember North Subcounty, Meru County.
Issues
- Whether the accused persons should be released on bond pending trial
- The suitability of sureties to ensure the accused persons attend court as required
Reasoning
The prebail report was favourable to the accused persons' release on bond.
Outcome
The accused persons were released on bond pending trial.
Orders
- The accused persons were released on bond of Kshs. 500,000/= each plus one surety of similar amount each.
- Sureties to be examined by the Deputy Registrar for suitability to ensure accused persons attend court as and when required.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
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