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Wanjiku v Republic [2025] KEHC 10667 (KLR)
The High Court at Murang'a dismissed a murder accused’s bail application, finding compelling reasons based on the risk of interference with a key child witness.
Republic v Philip [2025] KEHC 10526 (KLR)
High Court ruling declining bail to an accused in a murder case, finding flight risk and mental unfitness to plead. The prior plea was set aside.
Muthondu v Republic [2025] KEHC 10546 (KLR)
The High Court at Murang'a dismissed a bail application in a murder case, finding compelling reasons based on witness-interference risk from close family ties.
Mwangi v Republic [2025] KEHC 9529 (KLR)
The court found that while the accused has a constitutional right to bail, this right is not absolute and may be curtailed if the prosecution demonstrates compelling reasons. In this case, the prosecution established that key prosecution witnesses are the accused's biological brothers, creating a real risk of direct or indirect influence on their testimony if the accused is released to their custody. The court held that the close familial relationship and shared residence at the locus in quo substantiate the likelihood of witness interference, which constitutes a compelling reason to deny bai…
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Wanjira v Republic [2025] KEHC 9565 (KLR)
The High Court at Murang'a dismissed a bail application in a murder case, finding compelling reasons to deny release pending trial, including flight risk and unclear residence.
Republic v Nahashon [2025] KEHC 9440 (KLR)
The court found that, although the accused is presumed innocent and entitled to bail, the prosecution presented compelling reasons to deny bail at this stage. The accused faces a grave charge of murder of a fellow police officer and is alleged to have seriously injured another officer, who remains hospitalized and is a fragile witness. The court noted the likelihood of interference with witnesses, many of whom are police colleagues of the accused. The accused's conduct after the incident, including hiding under a car while armed and not surrendering immediately, raised concerns about his will…
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Republic v Joram [2025] KEHC 9704 (KLR)
The High Court denied bail pending trial in a murder case, finding compelling reasons including witness-interference risks, family division, and the accused’s prior offending.
Republic v Ng’ang’a [2025] KEHC 8404 (KLR)
High Court granted bail to an accused charged with murder after finding no compelling reasons to deny release, despite concerns about witnesses and community hostility.
Githinji v Republic [2025] KEHC 8549 (KLR)
High Court in Nyahururu denied an accused person bail pending trial for murder, finding her mental health needs, unstable support system, and safety concerns amounted to compelling reasons.
Republic v Tiffow & 2 others [2025] KEHC 6658 (KLR)
High Court at Garissa granted bail to the 1st and 3rd accused in a murder case, finding no compelling reasons to deny release pending trial.
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