[2022] KEHC 16969 (KLR)
The court found that the applicant had demonstrated a prima facie case for the grant of interim bail, particularly given the urgency of the matter and the applicant's imminent arrest. The judge certified the application as urgent, granted leave for it to be heard during the recess, and ordered the applicant's...
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- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 16969 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Joshua Abong’o Okumbe; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Siaya
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application E154 of 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Interim Application for Bail
- Outcome
- Interim bail granted; application certified as urgent.
- Judges
- RE Aburili
- Legal Topics
- Bail Application, Interim Orders, Urgent Application
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Joshua Abong’o Okumbe
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Interim Application for Bail
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to interim bail pending further investigation or proceedings.
- 2 Whether the application demonstrates a prima facie case warranting urgent consideration.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the applicant had demonstrated a prima facie case for the grant of interim bail, particularly given the urgency of the matter and the applicant's imminent arrest. The judge certified the application as urgent, granted leave for it to be heard during the recess, and ordered the applicant's release on cash bail with conditions to report to the DCI and the court as directed. The decision was based on the need to balance the applicant's right to liberty with the interests of justice and ongoing investigations.
Court Disposition
Interim bail granted; application certified as urgent.
Orders
- The application is certified as urgent and leave is granted to be heard during the recess.
- Prayer 2 of the Notice of Motion dated 22/12/2022 is granted.
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Okumbe v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E154 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 16969 (KLR) (29 December 2022) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 16969 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Siaya
Miscellaneous Criminal Application E154 of 2022
RE Aburili, J
December 29, 2022
Between
Joshua Abong’o Okumbe
Applicant
and
Republic
Respondent
Ruling
1. I have perused the application (Chamber summons) dated 22/12/2022. I certify it as urgent and grant leave to the applicant to be heard during the recess.
2. On the main motion, I have perused the grounds and the supporting affidavit. I am satisfied that in the interim, the applicant deserves the orders sought as he has demonstrated a prima facie case.
3. I certify the application as urgent and grant Prayer 2 of the Notice of Motion dated 22/12/2022 and order that the applicant is hereby arrested and released on cash bail of Kshs. 50,000/= to report to the DCI Siaya on 30/12/2022 at 10. 00 am as summoned by Police Constable Peter Magiri on 20. 12. 2022 and report back to court at 2 pm for further orders.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT SIAYA THIS 29THDAY OF DECEMBER, 2022R.E. ABURILIJUDGE