[2020] KEHC 8415 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 8415 (KLR)

The court granted bond to the accused because he voluntarily surrendered to court and there was no objection from the prosecution. The absence of compelling reasons to deny bond, as required by the Constitution, justified the grant of bond on personal recognizance with a surety.

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Citation
[2020] KEHC 8415 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Defendant: Moses Chege Barungu
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 7 of 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Bond Ruling
Outcome
Bond granted to the accused.
Judges
A Mabeya
Legal Topics
Bail and Bond, Pretrial Release
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail and Bond Pretrial Release

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Parties

Republic

Respondent

Moses Chege Barungu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Bond Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused is entitled to bond pending trial.

Ratio Decidendi

The court granted bond to the accused because he voluntarily surrendered to court and there was no objection from the prosecution. The absence of compelling reasons to deny bond, as required by the Constitution, justified the grant of bond on personal recognizance with a surety.

Court Disposition

Bond granted to the accused.

Orders

  • The accused may be released on a personal bond of Kshs. 400,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
  • Mention on 23/3/2020.