[2020] KEHC 6390 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 6390 (KLR)

The court found that there were no compelling reasons to deny the accused her constitutional right to bail. The pre-bail report recommended release, and the State did not object. Although the deceased's family opposed bail due to cultural reasons, this did not amount to a compelling legal reason. The court...

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Citation
[2020] KEHC 6390 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Applicant: Tabitha Chepkoech
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Bomet
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
30 April 2020
Case Number
Criminal Case 11 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Bail Pending Trial
Outcome
application for bail allowed
Judges
GMA Dulu
Legal Topics
Bail Pending Trial, Constitutional Rights, Compelling Reasons, Pre Bail Report
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Bail Pending Trial Constitutional Rights Compelling Reasons Pre Bail Report

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Parties

Republic

Respondent

Tabitha Chepkoech

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Bail Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused is entitled to bail pending trial under Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution.
  2. 2 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny the accused bail.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that there were no compelling reasons to deny the accused her constitutional right to bail. The pre-bail report recommended release, and the State did not object. Although the deceased's family opposed bail due to cultural reasons, this did not amount to a compelling legal reason. The court emphasized the constitutional presumption in favor of bail and allowed the application, setting reasonable conditions for release.

Court Disposition

application for bail allowed

Orders

  • The accused shall be released on signing her own bond of Kshs.200,000 with one surety of similar amount.
  • Alternatively, the accused may be released on payment of cash bail of Kshs.100,000.