Republic v Joseph Makau Musyoko & another [2019] KEHC 2144 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2144
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2144 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramD. K. Kemei
Holding
The court denied the request for release on bond pending trial.
Facts
Joseph Makau Musyoko and Moses Muli Musau are charged with murder. The trial has not commenced due to the accused's request for release on bond.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be released on bond pending trial
- Whether the release of the accused will endanger the lives of the deceased's family and the accused's family
Reasoning
The court found that the release of the accused would put the lives of the deceased's family and the accused's family in danger due to ongoing land disputes and threats.
Outcome
The court denied the request for release on bond pending trial.
Orders
- Denied the request for release on bond pending trial
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code
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