Stephen Ngonde Ilai v Republic [2018] KEHC 775 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 775
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 775 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
The court grants the applicant bond of Kshs. 500,000/= with a surety in similar sum.
Facts
The applicant, Stephen Ngonde Ilai, faces a charge of Murder and has been in custody since June 27, 2018.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is a flight risk.
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail to the applicant.
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the offence, the strength of evidence, the gravity of the punishment, and the applicant's character and antecedents. The court found no compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Granted
Orders
- Granting bond of Kshs. 500,000/= with a surety in similar sum.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code (Cap 63) Laws of Kenya
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- Alhaji Mujahid Dukubo – Asari vs. Federal Republic of Nigeria SC 20A/2006
- Republic vs. Danson Ngunyu & Another HCR.C No. 26 of 2008 - MSA
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