[2024] KEHC 1721 (KLR)
The court found that although the prosecution raised concerns about the seriousness of the offence and the applicant's alleged flight risk, the pre-bond report was favourable and did not support the existence of compelling reasons to deny bond. The court determined that the applicant is entitled to bond pending...
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- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 1721 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Andrian Muguiyi Rukwaro; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nyeri
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Case E015 of 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Case / Application for Bond Pending Trial
- Outcome
- Application for bond allowed.
- Judges
- M Muya
- Legal Topics
- Bail Pending Trial, Compelling Reasons, Flight Risk, Murder Charge
- Source Language
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Parties
Andrian Muguiyi Rukwaro
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Application for Bond Pending Trial
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to bond pending hearing and determination of the murder trial.
- 2 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny the applicant bond.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that although the prosecution raised concerns about the seriousness of the offence and the applicant's alleged flight risk, the pre-bond report was favourable and did not support the existence of compelling reasons to deny bond. The court determined that the applicant is entitled to bond pending trial, subject to provision of adequate surety.
Court Disposition
Application for bond allowed.
Orders
- The accused may be released on a bond of Kshs. 1 million with one surety of similar amount.
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Rukwaro v Republic (Criminal Case E015 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 1721 (KLR) (26 February 2024) (Ruling)
Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 1721 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Nyeri
Criminal Case E015 of 2023
M Muya, J
February 26, 2024
Between
Andrian Muguiyi Rukwaro
Applicant
and
Republic
Respondent
Ruling
1. This is an application for bond pending hearing and determination of the murder trial against the Applicant.
2. In opposition to the application for bail, the prosecution caused to be filed an affidavit by the investigating officer one PC Stanley Wachira who deposes that the accused person is charged with very serious offences and faces a custodial sentence and if released on bond there is high likelihood of absconding.
3. That the applicant actively participated in the commission of the offence.
4. That after the commission of the offence the accused went missing only to be arrested on a later date and hence the accused is a flight risk. That these are compelling reasons to deny the accused bond.
5. The court called for a pre-bond report. I have perused the report dated 8th December 2023 and I find that it is favourable for bond placement.
6. The application for bond has merit and it is allowed.
7. The accused may be released on a bond of Kshs. 1 million with one surety of similar amount.
RULING READ AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT THIS 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024. JUSTICE MARTIN MUYAIn the presence of:-Ms. Kariuki for prosecution.Accused in person.Court assistant: Andrew.…………………………