https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/12752
The court found the pre-bail report favourable and held that the prosecution had not demonstrated any compelling reason to warrant continued detention; the accused was therefore entitled to release on bond.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 12752 (KLR)
- Parties
- Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Julias Nyinywa Mogesi
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case E023 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Case / Bail/bond Ruling Pending Trial
- Outcome
- Bond granted
- Judges
- ["ACA Ong’injo"]
- Legal Topics
- Pre Bail Report, Compelling Reasons, Pre Trial Release, Bond Terms
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Republic
Prosecution
Julias Nyinywa Mogesi
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Bail/bond Ruling Pending Trial
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether there were compelling reasons to deny the accused bond pending trial
- 2 What bond terms were appropriate for release
Ratio Decidendi
The court found the pre-bail report favourable and held that the prosecution had not demonstrated any compelling reason to warrant continued detention; the accused was therefore entitled to release on bond.
Court Disposition
Bond granted
Orders
- Accused to be released on bond of Kshs. 500,000 with surety of a similar amount.
- Mention on 24.9.2026 for hearing date.
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Republic v Mogesi (Criminal Case E023 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 12752 (KLR) (6 August 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 12752 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Migori Criminal Case E023 of 2026 ACA Ong’injo, J August 6, 2026 Between Republic Prosecution and Julias Nyinywa Mogesi Accused Ruling 1.This court has considered the pre-bail report which is favourable for release of accused pending trial. 2.The court has also considered the objection to release of accused on bond by the prosecution and the accused person’s replying affidavit and find that there is no compelling reason to warrant continued detention of the accused who is deemed innocent until proved guilty 3.He may therefore be released on bond of Kshs. 500,000 with surety of similar amount. Mention 24.9.2026 for hearing date DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT MIGORI THIS 6TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2026ANNE ONG’INJOJUDGE