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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 9526 (KLR)

Republic v Billy

Republic v Billy [2025] KEHC 9526 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case E014 of 2025
Judge
A Mabeya

The court found that, although the prosecution did not oppose the bail application, the pre-bail report was negative and indicated a real risk that the accused might interfere with witnesses, as there were allegations that he had attempted to do so prior to his arrest. The court held that the interests of justice would not be served by releasing the accused into the community where the witnesses reside. Accordingly, the accused was denied bail at this stage, with liberty to renew the application after at least three prosecution witnesses have testified.

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  • Bail Application
  • Murder Charge
  • Pre Bail Report
  • Witness Interference
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 9349 (KLR)

Republic v Omollo

Republic v Omollo [2025] KEHC 9349 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case E013 of 2025
Judge
A Mabeya

High Court at Kisumu granted the accused bond of Kshs. 200,000 with a surety of the same amount after a favourable pre-bail report and no opposition from the State.

  • Bail Application
  • Pre Bail Report
  • Bond Terms
  • Bail-application
  • Pre-bail-report
  • Bond-terms
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 8837 (KLR)

Republic v Yator

Republic v Yator [2025] KEHC 8837 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case E005 of 2025
Judge
RB Ngetich

High Court bail ruling in a murder case. The accused was granted bond after the pre-bail report showed no compelling reason to deny release.

  • Bail Application
  • Murder Charge
  • Pretrial Release
  • Constitutional Rights
  • Compelling Reasons
  • Bond Terms
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 8762 (KLR)

Republic v Ng’elel

Republic v Ng’elel [2025] KEHC 8762 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case E003 of 2025
Judge
RB Ngetich

High Court at Eldama Ravine granted the accused bail in a murder case, finding no compelling reasons to deny release pending trial.

  • Bail Application
  • Murder Charge
  • Pretrial Release
  • Compelling Reasons
  • Witness Interference
  • Flight Risk
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 6791 (KLR)

Director of Public Prosecution v Wafula

Director of Public Prosecution v Wafula [2025] KEHC 6791 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case E033 of 2025
Judge
S Mbungi

The court found that the prosecution failed to demonstrate compelling reasons to deny the accused bail. The accused, a teacher with no prior criminal record, had family support and alternative accommodation arranged to mitigate concerns about witness interference and hostility in his home area. The accused's physical disability further reduced the risk of flight. The pre-bail report recommended stringent bond terms but did not provide evidence of risk sufficient to override the constitutional presumption of innocence and right to liberty. The court exercised its discretion to grant bail, impo…

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  • Bail Application
  • Pre Bail Report
  • Compelling Reasons
  • Presumption Of Innocence
  • Bond Terms
  • Witness Interference
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 6414 (KLR)

Republic v Govero

Republic v Govero [2025] KEHC 6414 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case E018 of 2024
Judge
E Ominde

High Court ruling granting bail to an accused person charged with murder, after finding no compelling reasons to deny release and noting a favourable pre-bail report.

  • Bail Application
  • Murder Charge
  • Compelling Reasons
  • Pre Bail Report
  • Constitutional Rights
  • Bail-application
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Criminal Law [2025] KEMC 93 (KLR)

Republic v Chege

Republic v Chege [2025] KEMC 93 (KLR)

Court
Magistrate's Court
Case number
Criminal Case E166 of 2025
Judge
PA Ndege

The magistrate granted the accused cash bail of Kshs. 50,000, with reporting and contact conditions, after finding no compelling reasons to deny bail.

  • Bail Application
  • False Pretences
  • Pretrial Release
  • Compelling Reasons
  • Right To Liberty
  • Bail-application
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 5926 (KLR)

Nguku v Republic

Nguku v Republic [2025] KEHC 5926 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case E031 of 2023
Judge
A Mshila

The High Court at Kiambu dismissed a bail application in a murder case, finding compelling reasons based on community hostility and safety concerns.

  • Bail Application
  • Murder Charges
  • Compelling Reasons
  • Pre Sentencing Report
  • Bail-application
  • Murder-charges
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 4857 (KLR)

Republic v Nyaga

Republic v Nyaga [2025] KEHC 4857 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case E004 of 2025
Judge
MA Odero

The High Court at Nyeri granted the accused bail in a murder case, finding no compelling reason to deny release and setting bond at Kshs. 500,000 with one surety.

  • Bail Application
  • Murder Charge
  • Flight Risk
  • Constitutional Rights
  • Bail-application
  • Murder-charge
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 4921 (KLR)

Republic v Ndung’u

Republic v Ndung’u [2025] KEHC 4921 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Case E007 of 2024
Judge
MA Odero

The High Court at Nyeri allowed bail for an accused facing a murder charge, finding no compelling reasons to deny release pending trial.

  • Bail Application
  • Compelling Reasons
  • Right To Bail
  • Murder Charge
  • Bail-application
  • Right-to-bail
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