Republic v Sarah Wairimu Kamotho [2019] KEHC 2443 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2443
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2443 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for BailCoramS. N. Mutuku
Holding
The court denied the application for bail/bond, finding no compelling reasons.
Facts
The accused, Sarah Wairimu Kamotho, is charged with murder. The prosecution claims she is a flight risk, has no fixed abode, and will interfere with witnesses. The defense argues there are no compelling reasons.
Issues
- Whether the accused is a flight risk
- Strength of the prosecution case
- Character and antecedents of the accused
- Likelihood of interfering with witnesses
- Public order, peace and security
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the charge, the strength of the prosecution case, the accused's character and antecedents, and the likelihood of interfering with witnesses. The court concluded there were no compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Denied
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 123A of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (8)
- Republic v. Joseph Kuria Irungu alias Jowie & another
- Republic v. Samuel Ngunga Kiilu
- Republic v. Godfrey Madegwa alias Godi & 6 others
- Michael Juma Oyamo & another v. Republic
- Republic v. Zacharia Okoth Obado & 2 others
- Republic v. Dwight Sagaray & 4 others
- Republic v. Danford Kabage Mwangi
- Republic v. Richard David Alden
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