[2018] KEHC 4187 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 4187 (KLR)

The court, after considering the application for bond and the pre-bail report, found no compelling reasons to deny the accused bond. The accused was therefore granted bond in the sum of Kshs. 100,000 with a surety of a similar amount, in accordance with the constitutional right to bail and the statutory requirements...

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Citation
[2018] KEHC 4187 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Stephen Kori Wakaba
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 52 of 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond
Outcome
Bond granted to the accused.
Judges
A Mabeya
Legal Topics
Bail Application, Pre Bail Report, Bond Terms
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail Application Pre Bail Report Bond Terms

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Stephen Kori Wakaba

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Bond

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused is entitled to bond pending trial.
  2. 2 What are the appropriate terms for granting bond to the accused.

Ratio Decidendi

The court, after considering the application for bond and the pre-bail report, found no compelling reasons to deny the accused bond. The accused was therefore granted bond in the sum of Kshs. 100,000 with a surety of a similar amount, in accordance with the constitutional right to bail and the statutory requirements for bond determination.

Court Disposition

Bond granted to the accused.

Orders

  • The accused is granted bond in the sum of Kshs. 100,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
  • Mention on 13/12/2018 to give a date for trial.