Christopher Kyalo Kitila v Republic [2021] KEHC 4768 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4768
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4768 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2021
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplicant seeks revision of the original order granting bail to the accusedCoramIbrahim Tanko Muhammad, Learned Brother Emukule, Mbogholi Msagha, Muriithi, Ochieng, Odunga, Ouko
Holding
The court grants bail to the applicant pending trial
Facts
The applicant was charged with three counts of incitement to violence, creating disturbance, and failing to maintain physical distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. He was previously warned to desist from interfering with a company but repeated the offense. He was held in custody and denied bail.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending trial
- Whether the denial of bail is justified given the circumstances
Reasoning
The court considers the principles guiding the grant of bail and the prosecution's arguments, concluding that the applicant should be granted bail to ensure his attendance at trial.
Outcome
Grant of bail
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