[2004] KEHC 2334 (KLR)
The court found that the initial magistrate had called for and received a favourable probation report regarding the appellant. Although the succeeding magistrate stated he considered the report, he did not elaborate further. The High Court held that, in the circumstances, this was a proper case for granting bail...
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- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 2334 (KLR)
- Parties
- Appellant: Benard Okeyo Omboga; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Kisii
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- ? 86 of 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Ruling on Bail Pending Appeal
- Outcome
- application for bail pending appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Bail Pending Appeal, Probation Report Consideration
- Source Language
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Parties
Benard Okeyo Omboga
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Ruling on Bail Pending Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant should be released on bail pending appeal.
- 2 Whether the probation report was properly considered by the succeeding magistrate.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the initial magistrate had called for and received a favourable probation report regarding the appellant. Although the succeeding magistrate stated he considered the report, he did not elaborate further. The High Court held that, in the circumstances, this was a proper case for granting bail pending appeal. The court exercised its discretion to allow the application and ordered the appellant's release on his own bond with surety, emphasizing the importance of considering probation reports and the interests of justice in bail applications.
Court Disposition
application for bail pending appeal allowed
Orders
- Appellant be released on his own bond of KES 50,000 with one surety of similar amount.
- The appeal is listed for mention on 19th July 2004 for purposes of fixing a hearing date.
Full Case Text
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9 paragraphs
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KISII
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.86 OF 2004
(From original conviction and sentence of the CM’s court at Kisii in criminal case
No.1543 of 2001)
BENARD OKEYO OMBOGA ………………………………………….. APPELLANT VERSUS REPUBLIC …………………………………………………………….. RESPONDENT
RULING:
I have considered the application and the objection. Indeed the initial magistrate who handled the matter or called for a probation report, which was favourable to the appellant. The magistrate who took over the case said he considered the report but did not say anything more. I feel this is a proper case to release the appellant on bail. The application is allowed. Appellant be released on his own bond of shs.50,000/= with one surety of similar amount. It is so ordered.
KABURU BAUNI JUDGE 4/6/2004 11-6-2004 In the high court criminal registry. Today Chacha clerk from Kerosi Ondieki & Ondika & Co. Advocates for the appellant present. No appearance for the state. Order:The appeal is listed down for mention on 19th July 2004 for purposes of fixing a hearing date. The appellant’s counsel to serve the State Counsel for Respondent.
DEPUTY REGISTRAR KISII.