[2019] KEHC 9498 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 9498 (KLR)

The court found that, based on the Replying Affidavit of C/P Joshua Otieno Molla and the information contained therein, there were compelling reasons to deny the accused bond. The judge considered both the Pre bail report and the prosecution's affidavit, and was satisfied that the threshold for denying bond had been...

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Citation
[2019] KEHC 9498 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Godfrey Mutethia Kibea alias Kevoo
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 89 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Law / Bond Application Ruling
Outcome
Application for bond declined.
Judges
A Mabeya
Legal Topics
Bail and Bond, Pre Bail Report, Compelling Reasons, Replying Affidavit
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail and Bond Pre Bail Report Compelling Reasons Replying Affidavit

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Godfrey Mutethia Kibea alias Kevoo

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Law / Bond Application Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bond pending trial.
  2. 2 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bond.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that, based on the Replying Affidavit of C/P Joshua Otieno Molla and the information contained therein, there were compelling reasons to deny the accused bond. The judge considered both the Pre bail report and the prosecution's affidavit, and was satisfied that the threshold for denying bond had been met. As a result, the application for bond was declined.

Court Disposition

Application for bond declined.

Orders

  • The application for bond is hereby declined.
  • Mention on 05/06/2019.