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The prosecution failed to prove compelling reasons sufficient to justify denial of bond. The alleged threats were unsupported by specific evidence, and the medical evidence confirmed the accused required continuous treatment and dietary adjustment. The court therefore granted bond on stringent conditions to address...
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 9027 (KLR)
- Parties
- 1st Accused: SYLIVESTER KITITA ESHO Alias KEN ESHO; 2nd Accused: JULIUS TIALILA; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case E004 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Murder Case; Bond Application / Ruling on Bond
- Outcome
- Bond granted to the 1st accused on stringent conditions.
- Judges
- ["CM Kariuki"]
- Legal Topics
- Bail Pending Trial, Compelling Reasons for Denial of Bond, Witness Interference Allegations, Medical Grounds for Release on Bond, Conditions for Bond
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
SYLIVESTER KITITA ESHO Alias KEN ESHO
1st Accused
JULIUS TIALILA
2nd Accused
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Murder Case; Bond Application / Ruling on Bond
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution established compelling reasons to deny bond to the 1st accused
- 2 Whether the disputed medical evidence justified release on bond subject to conditions
- 3 Whether the alleged threats through relatives were sufficiently proved
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution failed to prove compelling reasons sufficient to justify denial of bond. The alleged threats were unsupported by specific evidence, and the medical evidence confirmed the accused required continuous treatment and dietary adjustment. The court therefore granted bond on stringent conditions to address any perceived risks.
Court Disposition
Bond granted to the 1st accused on stringent conditions.
Orders
- The accused shall be released on bond upon executing a bond of Kshs. 500,000 with one surety of similar amount.
- He shall not contact any prosecution witness directly or indirectly.
Full Case Text
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**REPUBLIC OF KENYA** **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAROK** **CRIMINAL CASE NO. E004 OF 2026** **(CORAM: HON. CHARLES M. KARIUKI – J)** **SYLIVESTER KITITA ESHO Alias KEN ESHO…………………..……..1ST ACCUSED** **JULIUS TIALILA…………………………………………………..………..2ND ACCUSED** **-VRS-** **REPUBLIC…………………………………………….………………...……………..ODPP** **RULING ON BOND** 1. The accused No. 1 is charged with offence of murder which he has pleaded not guilty, via his counsel he applied to be released on bond, but the prosecution opposed same and prosecution sought to investigate accused 1’s documents uses to back his application. 2. Initially the court was to make a ruling on 30/04/2026. However, there was a letter from Molo Sub County Hospital which was disputed in terms of authenticity. An officer from hospital appeared before this court on 27/04/2026 and he denied authenticity of same. 3. Subsequently, ordered the accused 1 medical conditions be diagnosed by the Narok Referral Hospital which by a treatment note – Consultant sheet dated 18/06/2026 confirmed his conditions needs continuous treatment and dietary adjustment. 4. The prison has not confirmed whether some adjustment can be available in the institution settings and its budgetary component. 5. The Investigating Officer’s Affidavit sworn on 20/04/2026 depones that accused No. 1 has been issuing threats through relatives. But no affidavit or disclosure of the relatives who are so doing nor any investigation to the effect and action taken disclosed. 6. Article 49 of the Laws of Kenya, 2010 places burden of proof of compelling reasons for denial of bond upon prosecution. 7. In this case no establishment of some grounds have been proffered and proved sufficiently thus, the court will therefore grant Bail/Bond with stringent conditions namely; 8. **The accused shall be released on bond upon executive a bond of Kshs. 500,000/= with 1 surety of similar mount.** 9. **He shall not contact any prosecution witness directly or indirectly,** 10. **He shall be reporting to the DCI, Narok North Office every 1st week of the month with effect from 03/07/2026.** 11. **In event he is released on bond.** 12. Orders accordingly. **DATED, SIGNED, AND DELIVERED AT NAROK THIS** **26TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026.** **…………………………………………** **CHARLES KARIUKI** **JUDGE**