Jeremiah Mugo Muiruri v Republic [2019] KEHC 317 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 317
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 317 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2019
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for review of custody orderCoramR.P.V. Wendoh
Holding
The court sets aside the lower court's order and grants more strict bond terms of Kshs.20,000/-.
Facts
The applicant was remanded in custody on December 16, 2019, for failing to appear in court on October 14, 2019, due to his wife's illness. He claimed to have attended court on October 21, 2019, but the court was not sitting. He was also absent on November 14, 2019, and his cash bail was forfeited.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's failure to appear on October 14, 2019, was due to a compelling reason
- Whether the court should have granted bond terms to the applicant
Reasoning
The court finds that the applicant habitually breached bond terms and was not present when court was scheduled. The court denies bond and grants strict bond terms.
Outcome
The court grants more strict bond terms of Kshs.20,000/-.
Orders
- Set aside the lower court's order of remanding the applicant in custody
- Grant more strict bond terms of Kshs.20,000/-
Remedies
- Release on cash bail of Kshs.20,000/- with strict attendance terms
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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