[2014] KEHC 4248 (KLR)
The court found that there were no compelling reasons to deny the accused bail, especially since the application was unopposed by the prosecution. The accused's employment status, residence within the prison compound, and family ties were considered as factors reducing flight risk. The court exercised its discretion...
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- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4248 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Ibrahim Dahir Noor
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Garissa
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case 9 of 2014
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Case / Bail Application
- Outcome
- Bail granted with conditions.
- Legal Topics
- Bail Application, Pretrial Release, Bond Terms
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Republic
Applicant
Ibrahim Dahir Noor
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Bail Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail or bond pending trial.
- 2 What are the appropriate conditions for bail or bond in this case.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that there were no compelling reasons to deny the accused bail, especially since the application was unopposed by the prosecution. The accused's employment status, residence within the prison compound, and family ties were considered as factors reducing flight risk. The court exercised its discretion to grant bail, setting reasonable terms to ensure the accused's attendance at trial.
Court Disposition
Bail granted with conditions.
Orders
- The accused shall be released on bond of Kshs 2,000,000 with one surety of similar amount.
- In the alternative, the accused is released on a cash bail of Kshs 1,000,000 to be deposited with the Registrar of the Court until the case is heard and determined.
Full Case Text
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17 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT GARISSA
CRIMINAL CASE NO. 9 OF 2014
REPUBLIC……………………………………………………………………PROSECUTOR
VERSUS
IBRAHIM DAHIR NOOR……………………………………………………………ACCUSED
RULING
This is a ruling on bail application by the accused. He seeks to be released on bail/bond on reasonable conditions pending the hearing and determination of this case. The application came by way of Notice of Motion dated 28th May 2014 and filed on the same date. The application is supported by the affidavit sworn and filed on the same date.
The accused is described as an officer working with the Prisons Department and based at the Garissa G.K Prison. He is said to reside with his family within the Garissa G.K Prisons’ compound. In addition to being a prisons warder, the accused is said to be the Islamic Spiritual Welfare Officer within Prisons.
The application was not opposed by the learned state counsel who also confirmed that the accused is working with Prisons Department.
I have considered this application and the grounds supporting the same. I have also considered that the application is not opposed. I will and do hereby allow the same and set the bond/bail terms as follows:
The accused shall be released on bond of two million shillings (Kshs 2,000,000) with one surety of similar amount.
In the alternative the accused is released on a cash bail of one million shillings (Kshs 1,000,000) to be deposited with the Registrar of the Court until this case is heard and determined.
It is so ordered.
Dated, signed and delivered this 5th day of June 2014.
S.N.MUTUKU
JUDGE