Republic v Richard Mithika Karume [2020] KEHC 7913 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7913
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 7913 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureBail HearingCoramH P G Waweru
Holding
The accused is denied bail due to being a flight risk and the likelihood of interfering with key witnesses.
Facts
The accused Richard Mithika Karume is charged with murder. He fled the scene after the alleged crime and was traced a year later. The mother and elder sister of the deceased were key witnesses.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail
- Whether the accused is a flight risk
- Whether the accused may interfere with key witnesses
Reasoning
The court found the accused a flight risk and likely to interfere with key witnesses, thus denying bail.
Outcome
The accused is denied bail and will remain in custody until the trial.
Orders
- The accused is denied bail
- The accused shall remain in custody for the duration of the trial
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 and 204 of the Penal Code
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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