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Republic v Ngeno [2022] KEHC 11137 (KLR)
The High Court in Bomet declined to reinstate bond for an accused in a murder case after he missed trial dates while attending police training.
Republic v Ann Waithera Kamau [2021] KEHC 1093 (KLR)
The High Court at Kiambu granted Ann Waithera Kamau bond pending trial for murder, finding no compelling reasons to deny bail and imposing strict conditions.
Republic v Frankline Muthiani Munyao [2021] KEHC 1057 (KLR)
The High Court at Kiambu granted the accused bond in a murder case, finding no evidence of flight risk or witness interference and no compelling reason to deny bail.
Republic v George Amuke Okoyo [2021] KEHC 1478 (KLR)
The court found that there were no compelling reasons presented to deny the accused bail. The prosecution did not oppose the application, and the only consideration was whether the accused would attend trial. The court, guided by Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution and relevant case law, determined that the accused should be granted bail as there was no evidence suggesting he would abscond or interfere with the trial process. The accused's medical condition and personal circumstances were also considered. Consequently, the court granted bail with conditions to ensure attendance and non-inter…
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Republic v Benjamin Okwarigna Akol [2021] KEHC 5628 (KLR)
The court held that the mere fact of the accused being a foreign national does not, in itself, constitute a compelling reason to deny bail. The prosecution failed to provide evidence that the accused is likely to abscond or that there are other compelling reasons to justify denial of bail. The court emphasized that the constitutional right to bail applies equally to non-citizens, and the only basis for denial must be the existence of compelling reasons, which were not demonstrated in this case. Accordingly, the accused was granted bail on specified terms to ensure his attendance at trial.
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Layman Wamwea v Republic [2021] KEHC 6477 (KLR)
The High Court at Kiambu granted the accused bail pending trial for murder, finding no compelling reasons to deny release and imposing conditions to secure attendance.
Republic v Mary Anne Nyambura Nganga [2021] KEHC 6523 (KLR)
High Court bail ruling in a murder case. The court found no compelling reasons to deny bail and released the accused on bond with one surety and a no-interference condition.
Republic v Daniel Kinyanjui Wainaina alias Denoh [2020] KEHC 1741 (KLR)
The High Court at Kiambu granted the accused bail pending trial, finding no compelling reasons to deny release and imposing conditions to protect the trial.
REPUBLIC v JULIUS ODONGO NGICHO [2013] KEHC 7069 (KLR)
The High Court declined bond in a murder case, finding the pre-bail report showed compelling reasons to fear non-attendance at trial.
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