[2014] KEHC 8473 (KLR)
The court found that there were no compelling reasons to deny the accused bail, especially as the prosecution did not oppose the application. The court exercised its discretion to grant bail, imposing conditions to ensure the accused does not interfere with witnesses, appears in court regularly, and provides...
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- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8473 (KLR)
- Parties
- Respondent: Republic; Applicant: Leah Muthoni Ikenye
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case 102 of 2013
- Procedural Posture
- Bail Application / Pre Trial
- Outcome
- bail granted with conditions
- Judges
- LK Kimaru
- Legal Topics
- Bail Pending Trial, Murder Charge, Pre Trial Release
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Republic
Respondent
Leah Muthoni Ikenye
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Pre Trial
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial for a charge of murder.
- 2 What conditions, if any, should be imposed on the grant of bail.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that there were no compelling reasons to deny the accused bail, especially as the prosecution did not oppose the application. The court exercised its discretion to grant bail, imposing conditions to ensure the accused does not interfere with witnesses, appears in court regularly, and provides adequate security by way of cash bail or bond with surety. The decision upholds the constitutional right to bail while balancing the interests of justice and the integrity of the trial process.
Court Disposition
bail granted with conditions
Orders
- The accused is released on bail pending hearing and determination of the case.
- The accused shall not contact or interfere with prosecution witnesses.
Full Case Text
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13 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI
CRIMINAL DIVISION
CRIMINAL CASE NO.102 OF 2013
REPUBLIC………………………………......PROSECUTOR
VERSUS
LEAH MUTHONI IKENYE………………….ACCUSED
RULING
Leah Muthoni Ikenye, the accused herein, is charged with Murder Contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code. The particulars of the offence are that on 6th October 2013 at Kinoo 87 Ucommon Flats in Dagoretti District of Nairobi County, the accused murdered Adrian Ochingwa Kabala. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge. The trial is yet to commence. The accused applied to be released on bail pending the hearing and determination of the case. The application is predicated upon Section 49(1)(h) of the Constitution. The application is not opposed. Ms. Mwaniki for the State stated that the accused maybe released on bond provided that she undertakes not to contact any of the prosecution witnesses, reports to court at least once a month for mention of the case and finally, deposit cash bail of Kshs.1 million with a surety of a similar amount. Mr. Wandugi for the accused is not opposed to these proposed bail terms.
In the premises therefore, the accused is ordered released on bail pending the hearing and determination of the case. This release on bail is conditional upon the accused giving an undertaking that she will not get into contact or interfere with the witnesses. She will further be required to appear in court at least once a month for mention before the Deputy Registrar of the Court until the conclusion of the case or until further orders of the court. The accused shall further be required to pay a cash bail of Kshs.1 million or deposit bond of Kshs.2 million with one surety of a similar amount. The accused shall abide by the terms of bail and appear in court during the hearing of the case without fail. It is so ordered.
DATED AT NAIROBI THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2014.
L. KIMARU
JUDGE