Republic v Silas Mukira & another [2018] KEHC 5647 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5647
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 5647 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 June 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for remand in custodyCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The bonds of the accused are hereby cancelled, and they will have to do their trial while in custody.
Facts
The prosecution raised an issue of witness interference by the accused, Silas Mukira and Stanley Thiaine, regarding threats made by the victim.
Issues
- Witness interference by accused
- Presumption of innocence and victim's right to peace
Reasoning
The court found the issue of witness interference serious and a threat to justice. The accused have not responded directly to the complaint of threats. Justice requires the victim to have her peace.
Outcome
Remand in custody
Orders
- The bonds of the accused hereby cancelled
- The Accused will have to do their trial while in custody
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