Republic v JAO & another [2019] KEHC 11084 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11084
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 11084 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 February 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramJ. WAKIAGA
Holding
The court set bond terms for both accused persons, considering their economic circumstances and social status.
Facts
The accused persons JAO and DAO are charged with murder of VOO, a son and brother to them, on December 24, 2018, during the Christmas season. The accused are single mothers and young girls, respectively.
Issues
- Bond terms for the accused
- Treatment of jointly charged accused
Reasoning
The court considered the accused's financial status, family situation, and the need to ensure their attendance in court.
Outcome
Both accused persons were released on bond with specific conditions.
Orders
- 1st Accused: Kshs.50,000 bond with two sureties
- 2nd Accused: Free personal bond with aunt as surety and custody under aunt's care
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- STATE OF RAJASTHAN, JAIPUR v BALCHAND 1977 SCC (4) 308
- REPUBLIC v JOSEPH KURIA IRUNGU ALIAS JOWIE & ANOTHER NAIROBI CRIMINAL CASE NO. 51/2018
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