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Republic v Monene [2025] KEMC 156 (KLR)
The magistrate varied a surety bond to cash bail, finding the accused could not secure a surety and that the original terms were oppressive.
Hajir v Republic [2025] KEHC 9466 (KLR)
The High Court at Voi allowed an unopposed revision application and reduced the applicant’s bond terms after his charge was amended.
Republic v Omollo [2025] KEHC 9349 (KLR)
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.
Republic v Yator [2025] KEHC 8837 (KLR)
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.
Director of Public Prosecution v Wafula [2025] KEHC 6791 (KLR)
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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Lenonkulal & another v Republic [2025] KEHC 7209 (KLR)
The High Court extended the appellants’ existing bond terms pending appeal but held their application for bail and stay of execution was spent after an earlier ruling.
Munyuru & another v Republic [2025] KEHC 6558 (KLR)
The High Court at Murang'a granted bail to two accused persons after finding the prosecution had not shown compelling reasons to deny release pending trial.
Maina & 7 others v Republic [2025] KEHC 4611 (KLR)
The High Court revised bail terms for eight applicants charged with malicious damage to property, finding the trial court had set unaffordable conditions without properly considering their personal circumstances.
Kariuki v Republic [2025] KEHC 4580 (KLR)
The High Court at Thika reviewed bail terms in a murder case, reducing the surety bond and adding cash bail after considering time spent in remand and affordability.
Githinji & 2 others v Republic [2025] KEHC 2599 (KLR)
The enhanced bail terms were excessive and punitive, not proportional to the risk of flight or other considerations under Section 123A of the Criminal Procedure Code, and therefore required review and reduction to ensure the accused's attendance without being unduly burdensome.
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