MNM v Republic [2021] KEHC 8278 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8278
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8278 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2021
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from Original Conviction and SentenceCoramR. Nyakundi
Holding
The court finds that the appellant has met the threshold for grant of bail pending appeal and releases her on bond of Ksh. 100,000.00 with a surety of identical amount.
Facts
The appellant, MNM, was convicted of incest by the lower court and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment. She now seeks bail pending appeal.
Issues
- Whether the appellant is entitled to bail pending appeal
- Whether the appeal has overwhelming chances of success
Reasoning
The court considers the appellant's appeal has high chances of success and there are special circumstances that justify bail.
Outcome
The appellant is released on bond pending appeal.
Orders
- The appellant be and is hereby released on bond of Ksh. 100,000.00 with a surety of identical amount to be approved by the Deputy Registrar of the High Court at Malindi.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Jivraj Shah vs R (1986) KLR 605
- Dominic Karanja vs R (1986) KLR 612
- Cliff Bikeri Mokua & Another vs Republic Kisii High Court Criminal Appeals Nos 268 and 269 of 2012
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