Moses Njagi Rukemi v Republic [2019] KEHC 2110 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2110
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2110 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 November 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for Bail Pending AppealCoramNot explicitly named in the text, inferred as 'the court'
Holding
The court denied the application for bail pending appeal, finding that the appellant had not demonstrated that his appeal has high chances of success.
Facts
The appellant, Moses Njagi Rukemi, was charged with defilement under Section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006 and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. He appealed the conviction.
Issues
- Whether the appellant should be granted bail pending appeal.
Reasoning
The court considered the appellant's appeal grounds and found that while the grounds are substantial, they do not provide overwhelming chances of success. The court also noted that the appellant's appeal is likely to delay the hearing and that granting bail would diminish the retributive purpose of the sentence.
Outcome
Denied
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (4)
- Jivraj Shah v Republic
- Dominic Karanja v. Republic
- Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution of Kenya
- Bail and Bond Policy Guidelines
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