[2025] KEHC 6199 (KLR)
The court found no compelling reason to deny the accused persons bond. The prosecution did not present any affidavit or evidence indicating that the accused would interfere with investigations or pose a flight risk. The pre-bail report indicated that the accused are well known in the community, are not flight risks,...
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- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 6199 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Republic; Respondent: Jackline Keitany; Respondent: Hillary Kangogo
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Kabarnet
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case E006 of 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Case / Ruling on Bail Application
- Outcome
- Bond granted to both accused persons.
- Judges
- RB Ngetich
- Legal Topics
- Bail and Bond, Murder Charges, Pretrial Release
- Source Language
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Parties
Republic
Applicant
Jackline Keitany
Respondent
Hillary Kangogo
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Bail Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused persons should be released on bond pending trial for murder.
- 2 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bond to the accused persons.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found no compelling reason to deny the accused persons bond. The prosecution did not present any affidavit or evidence indicating that the accused would interfere with investigations or pose a flight risk. The pre-bail report indicated that the accused are well known in the community, are not flight risks, and the Local Administration did not oppose their release. The court also considered the welfare of the accused persons' three children, who are suffering due to the absence of both parents. The opposition by the victim’s family, based on the presence of other suspects not before the court, was not deemed a compelling reason to deny bond. Accordingly, the court exercised its...
Court Disposition
Bond granted to both accused persons.
Orders
- Each accused may be released on bond of Kshs. 500,000 with one surety of a similar amount.
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Republic v Keitany & another (Criminal Case E006 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 6199 (KLR) (15 May 2025) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 6199 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Kabarnet
Criminal Case E006 of 2025
RB Ngetich, J
May 15, 2025
Between
Republic
Prosecutor
and
Jackline Keitany
1st Accused
Hillary Kangogo
2nd Accused
Ruling
1. The two accused persons Jackline Keitany and Hillary Kangogo have been charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code. The particulars of the charge are that on 18th day of February, 2025 at Aiyebo area, Tirimionin Sub-Location, Saimo Location Baringo North Sub-County within Baringo County jointly with others not before court murdered one Paul Zakayo.
2. The accused persons denied the charge and the defence counsel Mr. Chebii applied that they be released on bond. He submitted that the two accused persons are husband and wife. I called for pre-bail report which was filed on 14/5/2025. From the report, the Local Administration is not opposed to accused persons being released on bond. He indicated that they are well known to the community and are not flight risk. The victim’s family opposed bond saying that the accused persons should be granted bond after the other suspects who are not before court have been arrested.
3. However, the Investigating Officer has not filed any affidavit to indicate whether the 2 accused persons if released, are likely to interfere with their investigations. I also note from pre-bail report that the accused persons have 3 children who must be suffering in the absence of both parents. In view of the above, I find no compelling reason to warrant denying accused person’s bond.
4. Final Orders: -Each accused may be released on bond of Kshs. 500,000/= with one surety of a similar amount.
RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED VIRTUALLY AT KABARNET THIS 15TH DAY OF MAY 2025. .................................RACHEL NGETICHJUDGEIn the presence of: Ms. Kosgei for State.
Mr. Chebii for Accused persons.
Accused 1 & Accused 2 present.
Elvis/Momanyi – Court Assistants.