[2019] KEHC 8711 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 8711 (KLR)

The court found that there was no evidence to support the prosecution's allegations that the accused would interfere with investigations. In the absence of compelling reasons and in view of the pre-bail report, the accused was entitled to bond as a matter of right under the Constitution. The court therefore granted...

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Citation
[2019] KEHC 8711 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Anjelika Mukoiti
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 12 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond
Outcome
Bond granted to the accused.
Judges
A Mabeya
Legal Topics
Bail Application, Pre Bail Report, Bond Conditions
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail Application Pre Bail Report Bond Conditions

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Anjelika Mukoiti

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused is entitled to bond pending trial.
  2. 2 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny the accused bond.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that there was no evidence to support the prosecution's allegations that the accused would interfere with investigations. In the absence of compelling reasons and in view of the pre-bail report, the accused was entitled to bond as a matter of right under the Constitution. The court therefore granted the accused release on bond with specified terms.

Court Disposition

Bond granted to the accused.

Orders

  • The accused may be released on a personal bond of Kshs. 600,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
  • Mention set for 18/09/2019 to confirm position.