Republic v Joseph Kassam Mwaniki [2020] KEHC 2404 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2404
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2404 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2020
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureBail ApplicationCoramJ. N. MULWA
Holding
The court admitted the accused to bail upon terms that he sign a bond of Kshs 300,000/- and two sureties of similar amount, and that he shall not interfere with prosecution witnesses and attend court when required.
Facts
The accused, Joseph Kassam Mwaniki, appeared before the court on September 16, 2020, and his advocate requested bail on the grounds that the accused is not a flight risk and would not interfere with prosecution witnesses.
Issues
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail to the accused.
- What terms should be attached to the bail if granted.
Reasoning
The court considered Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution, which gives an accused person a constitutional right to bail if there are no compelling reasons to deny the same. The nature of the offence was deemed serious.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- The accused shall sign a bond of Kshs 300,000/- and two sureties of similar amount.
- The accused shall not interfere with prosecution witnesses, and will at all times, when required, attend court.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
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