[2022] KEHC 12913 (KLR)
The court found that the pre-bail report was unfavorable to the accused's release on bond. Given the circumstances, including the need to protect key witnesses and the absence of changed conditions on the ground, the court held that there were compelling reasons to deny bail at this stage. The accused will remain in...
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- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 12913 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Murad Awadh Mbarak
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Mombasa
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case E013 of 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Case / Ruling on Bail Application Pending Trial
- Outcome
- Bail denied; accused to remain in custody pending trial.
- Judges
- A. Ong’injo
- Legal Topics
- Murder Charge, Bail Application, Pre Bail Report, Pre Trial Detention
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Republic
Applicant
Murad Awadh Mbarak
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Bail Application Pending Trial
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be released on bond pending trial.
- 2 Whether the pre-bail report supports the release of the accused on bond.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the pre-bail report was unfavorable to the accused's release on bond. Given the circumstances, including the need to protect key witnesses and the absence of changed conditions on the ground, the court held that there were compelling reasons to deny bail at this stage. The accused will remain in custody pending trial until key witnesses have testified or circumstances change.
Court Disposition
Bail denied; accused to remain in custody pending trial.
Orders
- The accused shall remain in custody pending trial until key witnesses have testified or circumstances change.
- Further mention scheduled for 8/09/2022 for the investigating officer to confirm that statements have been supplied to defence counsel.
Full Case Text
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Republic v Mbarak (Criminal Case E013 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 12913 (KLR) (27 July 2022) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 12913 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Mombasa
Criminal Case E013 of 2022
A. Ong’injo, J
July 27, 2022
Between
Republic
Prosecution
and
Murad Awadh Mbarak
Accused
Ruling
1. The accused Murad Awadh Mbarak is charged with the offence of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the penal code.
2. The particulars are that the accused on June 19, 2022 at Majengo in Kanamai area in Kilifi south sub-county within Kilifi county murdered Nuru Ibrahim.
3. The accused was arraigned in court and he pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder. An application for his release on bond was subsequently made. This court called for social inquiry report which was duly filed dated July 22, 2022.
4. In consideration of the pre-bail report which is unfavorable release of accused persons release on bond, I do find the orders for bail pending trial cannot be made in favour of the accused. He will remain in custody pending trial until the key witnesses testify, until circumstances on the ground are confirmed to have changed.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT THIS 27TH DAY OF JULY, 2022HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEIn the presence of:-Ogwel- Court AssistantMs. Kambaga for StateMr. Magolo J Advocate for the Accused –No appearance for Mr. Magolo Paul hold briefAccused – Present in personHON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJOJUDGEMs. KambagaThe Investigating Officer is in court.Diba Kalake c/o DCI – MtwapaI am aware of accused persons 2 phones which are exhibits. His ID, driving licence and wallet are in custody of the OCS. I ‘am not aware if there was money in the wallet. I will consult the OCS & clarify.The phones were forwarded for forensic examination. It will take about one month.Order – Further mention – 8/09/2022 for P.C. Diba to report and confirm that statements have been supplied to defence counsel.Hon. Lady Justice A. Ong’injoJudge27/7/2022