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Republic v Ngilimo & 2 others (Criminal Case E001 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 8020 (KLR) (24 April 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEHC 8020 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8020
Citation
[2025] KEHC 8020 (KLR)
Decided
24 April 2025
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TypeCriminal CasePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramRB NGETICH
Holding

The court granted bail to the accused persons with conditions not to go to Narasha area.

Facts

The three accused persons were charged with murder for the death of August'ine Kipngettch Rotich on February 5, 2025, at Narasha Forest in Koibatek Sub County, Baringo County.

Issues

  1. Whether the accused persons should be granted bail pending the hearing and determination of their case.
  2. Whether there are compelling reasons to deny the accused persons bail.

Reasoning

The court considered the nature of the charge, the seriousness of the punishment, the strength of the prosecution case, the character and antecedents of the accused persons, and the likelihood of interfering with witnesses. The court found no compelling reasons to deny bail.

Outcome

The court granted bail to the accused persons with conditions.

Orders

  • Each accused may be released on bond of kshs 500,000 with one surety of a similar amount.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Criminal Procedure Code
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