[2016] KEHC 2180 (KLR)
The court found no compelling reasons to deny the accused bond. The pre-bail report indicated no objections from the community, administration, or the deceased's family. The accused's mental health history was considered, and the court directed that his parents must ensure he is under their watch and availed at the...
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- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2180 (KLR)
- Parties
- Respondent: Republic; Applicant: Ali Kuri Sigirsio alias Mohamed
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Meru
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case 45 of 2014
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond Application
- Outcome
- Bond granted to the accused with conditions.
- Judges
- RPV Wendoh
- Legal Topics
- Bail and Bond, Murder Charge, Pretrial Release, Mental Fitness, Judicial Discretion
- Source Language
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Parties
Republic
Respondent
Ali Kuri Sigirsio alias Mohamed
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be released on bond pending trial for murder.
- 2 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bond under Article 49(1)(a) of the Constitution.
- 3 Whether the accused's mental health history affects eligibility for bond.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found no compelling reasons to deny the accused bond. The pre-bail report indicated no objections from the community, administration, or the deceased's family. The accused's mental health history was considered, and the court directed that his parents must ensure he is under their watch and availed at the hearing. The court exercised its discretion under Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution and granted bond, setting terms to ensure the accused's attendance at trial and public safety.
Court Disposition
Bond granted to the accused with conditions.
Orders
- The accused may be released on bond of Kshs. 250,000 plus one surety of like sum or cash of Kshs. 75,000.
- The accused's parents must ensure he is under their watch and availed at the hearing.
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
22 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU
CRIMINAL CASE NO. 45 OF 2014
REPUBLIC................................................................ PROSECUTOR
VERSUS
ALI KURI SIGIRSO alias MOHAMED .......................... ACCUSED
RULING
By the Notice of Motion dated 14/7/2010, the accused Ali Kuri Sigirsio alias Mohamedseeks to be released on bond. He has been charged with the offence of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code. The grounds upon which the application is brought are that the accused has been in remand since June 2014; that the case is due for mention on 2/12/2016 and that his health has deteriorated while in custody and that the court should exercise its discretion under Article 49 (1) (a) of the Constitutionand release him on bond.
The State did not oppose the application. The court called for a pre-bail report which I have considered.
When the accused came for plea, he was found to be unfit to plead, was admitted at Mathare Mental Hospital but was later certified fit to plead.
From the pre-bail report it is clear that neither the administration nor the community from where the accused hails from is objecting to the accused’s release on bond. The deceased’s family is also said to have been talking with the accused’s family and there is no animosity towards the accused.
Though separated, the accused’s parents have homes in both Garbatula and Nairobi and therefore he will have a friend abode.
For the above reasons, I find no compelling reasons disclosed to deny the accused bond save to note that having had a mental problem the parents have to take extra care that the accused is under their watch and he is availed at the hearing. I take into account the fact that the accused comes from the pastoral region of Garbatula. He may be released on bond of Kshs.250,000/= plus one surety of like sum or cash of KShs.75,000/=.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 12TH DAY, OF OCTOBER, 2016.
R.P.V. WENDOH
JUDGE
12/10/2016
PRESENT
Mr. Mulochi for State
Mr. Omari for Accused
Ibrahim/Peninah, Court Assistants
Present, Accused