Muunda Kitavi & 3 others v Republic [2018] KEHC 647 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 647
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 647 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 November 2018
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
The court orders each applicant to be released on bond of Kshs. 5 Million with two (2) sureties in similar sums, and to report to the D.C.I.O. Mwingi every 5th day of each month until crucial witnesses testify.
Facts
The applicants were arrested on October 1, 2017, and charged on May 17, 2018, for the murder of Priscilla Nzisi Kitavi. They are Kenyan citizens and seek bail pending trial.
Issues
- Whether the applicants are entitled to bail pending trial
- Whether the prosecution has compelling reasons to deny bail
Reasoning
The court considered the seriousness of the offence and the likelihood of the applicants absconding and interfering with witnesses. The court found that the seriousness of the offence alone is not a sufficient ground to deny bail, and that the prosecution did not provide sufficient evidence to deny bail.
Outcome
The court granted the application for bail.
Orders
- Each Accused shall be released on bond of Kshs. 5 Million with two (2) sureties in similar sums.
- Upon release on bail they will be required to be reporting to the D.C.I.O. Mwingi every 5th day of each month until crucial witnesses testify in the matter.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Republic vs. Salim Said Nassoro & 2 Others (Nbi Misc. Criminal Application No. 351 of 2016)
- Alhaji Mujahid Dukubo – Asarin vs. Federal Republic of Nigeria S.C. 20A/2006
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