Kelvin Fundi Njuki v Republic [2019] KEHC 7592 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7592
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 7592 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 May 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppellant seeks to be released on reasonable bail terms pending appealCoramF. Mucemi
Holding
The application for bail pending appeal is declined
Facts
Appellant was convicted of stealing stock and sentenced to four years imprisonment. He filed an appeal and sought release on reasonable bail terms pending the appeal.
Issues
- Whether the appeal has overwhelming chances of success
- Whether there are exceptional circumstances warranting the release of the appellant on bail pending appeal
Reasoning
The court found no exceptional or unusual circumstances warranting the release of the appellant. The appellant has not demonstrated that the appeal will take long to be heard.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Application for bail pending appeal is declined
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Section 278 of the Penal Code
- Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 357 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
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