[2013] KEHC 3 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 3 (KLR)

The court found that there was no objection from the State to the grant of bail and, in the absence of compelling reasons to deny bail, the applicants were entitled to be released on bond. The court exercised its discretion to grant bail, subject to the applicants executing a bond of Kshs. 300,000 each, providing...

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Citation
[2013] KEHC 3 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Mary Nyaboke Orari; Applicant: Erick Nyambega Orangi; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Kisii
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 57 of 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond
Outcome
Bail granted to both applicants subject to specified conditions.
Judges
EM Muriithi
Legal Topics
Bail Application, Bond Terms, Pretrial Release
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail Application Bond Terms Pretrial Release

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Parties

Mary Nyaboke Orari

Applicant

Erick Nyambega Orangi

Applicant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond

  1. 1 Whether the applicants are entitled to bail pending trial.
  2. 2 What conditions should be imposed for the grant of bail.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that there was no objection from the State to the grant of bail and, in the absence of compelling reasons to deny bail, the applicants were entitled to be released on bond. The court exercised its discretion to grant bail, subject to the applicants executing a bond of Kshs. 300,000 each, providing one surety each for a similar amount, not leaving the jurisdiction without court permission, and reporting to the Deputy Registrar every 30 days pending trial. These conditions were imposed to ensure the applicants' attendance at trial and to safeguard the interests of justice.

Court Disposition

Bail granted to both applicants subject to specified conditions.

Orders

  • Each accused to execute a bond of Kshs. 300,000.
  • Each accused to provide one surety for Kshs. 300,000.