Republic v Joan Chepkoech [2021] KEHC 5689 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5689
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 5689 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureReview of BondCoramMUMBUA T. MATHEKA
Holding
The bond is reviewed to Kshs. 100,000/- with surety of similar amount. The uncle with a motorbike and the accused's father are to be the additional sureties.
Facts
The accused, Joan Chepkoech, was charged with Murder under sections 203 and 204 of the Penal Code. She was granted a bond of Kshs. 150,000/- with a surety of similar amount. During the last mention, she requested further review of the bond terms due to her relatives' inability to raise the bond.
Issues
- Nature of the offence
- Views of the victim
- Circumstances of the accused
- Accused's ability to raise the bond
Reasoning
The court considered the nature of the offence, the views of the victim, and the circumstances of the accused. The bond was reviewed to ensure the accused appears in court as required.
Outcome
The bond is reviewed to Kshs. 100,000/- with surety of similar amount.
Orders
- The uncle with a motorbike may stand surety for her with the motorbike as security.
- Her father will be the additional surety. He will only be required to avail a letter from the chief, confirming that they are indeed residents of that location, his full photograph and copy of his identity card.
- The Deputy Registrar to assess the sureties accordingly.
- Upon release and during the pendency of this case, the accused not go to Kamwaura where the offence was committed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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