Republic v Peter Mwebia [2020] KEHC 3185 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3185
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3185 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for review of bond application
Holding
The court finds that the accused's threats to the victim and witnesses create a compelling reason not to release him on bond.
Facts
The accused, Peter Mwebia, was charged with murder and kidnapping. The kidnapping charges were withdrawn, but the murder charges remain. The prosecution claims the accused threatened the victim and witnesses.
Issues
- Interference with witnesses
- Compelling reasons not to release the accused on bond
Reasoning
The court considers the accused's threats and familiarity with the victim and witnesses, along with the ongoing threats and lack of testimony from the victim, as compelling reasons not to release the accused on bond.
Outcome
The application for review of bond application was denied.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Republic v Joktan Mayende & 3 others [2012] eKLR
- Republic v David Ochieng Ajwang Alias Daudi & 11 others (2013) eKLR
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