John Njoroge Kamende v Republic [2021] KEHC 7686 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7686
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7686 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 April 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppellant seeks bail pending appealCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The appeal has no high chances of success, and the application for bail is dismissed
Facts
The appellant was convicted and sentenced for failing to pay National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributions.
Issues
- Whether the appellant should be released on bail pending appeal
- Whether the appeal has a high chance of success
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant has not shown an appeal with overwhelming chances and that he cannot be presumed innocent after conviction.
Outcome
The application for bail pending appeal is dismissed
Orders
- The Notice of Motion dated 22nd December, 2020 is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- NSSF Act
Cases cited (2)
- KIGORO MACHORO V. REPUBLIC (2019) eKLR
- DOMINIC KARANJA VS. REPUBLIC (1986)
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