Republic v Mary Anne Nyambura Nganga [2021] KEHC 6523 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6523
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 6523 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 June 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a bail orderCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The court grants bail to the accused on reasonable conditions
Facts
The accused, Mary Anne Nyambura Nganga, was charged with murder and pleaded not guilty. Her trial is yet to commence.
Issues
- Whether the accused should be granted bail pending her trial
- The nature and sufficiency of the accused's defense to the charge of escape from custody
Reasoning
The court considered the pre-bail report and the accused's commitment to attend her trial. There were no compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Bail granted
Orders
- Bail granted to MARY ANNE NYAMBURA NG’ANG’A of Kshs.250,000/= and one surety of similar amount
- The accused shall not interfere with the prosecution’s witnesses
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 and Section 204 of the Penal Code
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- REPUBLIC VS. ROBERT ZIPPOR NZILU (2018) eKLR
- KELLY KASES BUNJIKA VS. REPUBLIC (supra)
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