[2018] KEHC 7420 (KLR)
The court found that there were no compelling reasons presented by the prosecution to deny the accused bail. The accused demonstrated ties to the community, a fixed abode, and willingness to comply with reporting conditions. The prosecution's lack of opposition further indicated the absence of risk factors such as...
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- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 7420 (KLR)
- Parties
- Respondent: Republic; Applicant: Benjamin Kitili Musili
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Kitui
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case 22 of 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Case / Bail Application Ruling
- Outcome
- Bail granted to the accused pending trial.
- Judges
- LN Mutende
- Legal Topics
- Bail Pending Trial, Murder Charge, Compelling Reasons, Bond Conditions
- Source Language
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Parties
Republic
Respondent
Benjamin Kitili Musili
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Bail Application Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused is entitled to bail pending trial for the offence of murder.
- 2 Whether there exist compelling reasons to deny the accused bail.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that there were no compelling reasons presented by the prosecution to deny the accused bail. The accused demonstrated ties to the community, a fixed abode, and willingness to comply with reporting conditions. The prosecution's lack of opposition further indicated the absence of risk factors such as flight or interference with witnesses. Consequently, the court exercised its discretion to grant bail, emphasizing the constitutional right to bail unless compelling reasons are shown.
Court Disposition
Bail granted to the accused pending trial.
Orders
- The accused is granted bond of Ksh 500,000 with a surety of a similar sum.
Full Case Text
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17 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KITUI
CRIMINAL CASE NO 22 OF 2017
REPUBLIC.........................................PROSECUTOR
VERSUS
BENJAMIN KITILI MUSILI.....................ACCUSED
R U L I N G
1. Benjamin Kitili Musili is charged with the offence of Murder. He seeks to be released on bail pending trial.
2. The application is premised on grounds that he is a primary school teacher with a fixed abode which he will not leave until the case is heard and determined. The community where he hails from is not against his release and he is even ready to be reporting to the investigating officer if necessary.
3. He deponed an affidavit in support of the application.
4. In his response Mr. Mamba Vincent the prosecuting counsel did not oppose the application.
5. This being the case, it means that there is no compelling reason that would necessitate the accused person being denied bail.
6. In the premises, I grant him bond of Ksh 500,000/- with a surety in a similar sum.
7. It is so ordered.
Dated, Signed and Delivered at Kitui this 20th day of March, 2018.
L. N. MUTENDE
JUDGE