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Republic v Wanjohi [2025] KEHC 10351 (KLR)
The High Court at Nakuru denied bond to an accused charged with murder, finding a risk of witness interference because key witnesses were close family members.
Republic v Koyo [2025] KEHC 10225 (KLR)
The court found that the accused had been in custody for over a year and was unable to raise the surety required under the original bond terms. After considering the pre-bail report, the Bail–Bond Regulations, and the interests of justice, the court determined that it was appropriate to vary the bond terms to make them more attainable for the accused while still ensuring his attendance at trial. The bond was therefore reduced from Kshs.700,000/- to Kshs.400,000/- with a surety of a similar amount.
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Republic v Poltcarp & 5 others [2025] KEHC 10657 (KLR)
The court declined to review the bond terms for the 5th accused, finding that her inconsistent and inaccurate information regarding her nationality and identity, coupled with the lack of Kenyan identification documents and the holding of a Ugandan passport, created a significant flight risk. The court found the existing bond terms reasonable in light of these circumstances and the seriousness of the offence. The court also directed that the welfare of the 5th accused's children be addressed by the Deputy Registrar and relevant children officers, in accordance with statutory obligations. For t…
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Bett v Republic [2025] KEHC 9863 (KLR)
The High Court at Bomet granted the appellant bail on appeal in a murder case, setting bond or cash bail at Kshs. 500,000 with two sureties.
Republic v Billy [2025] KEHC 9526 (KLR)
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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Republic v Wekesa [2025] KEHC 10470 (KLR)
High Court at Bungoma declined bond for an accused charged with murder, citing alleged witness interference and the interests of justice despite a favorable pre-bail report.
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.
Republic v Mwangi & another [2025] KEHC 8883 (KLR)
The High Court at Thika granted the 2nd accused bail in a murder case, finding the prosecution had not proved compelling reasons to deny release.
Republic v Ng’elel [2025] KEHC 8762 (KLR)
High Court at Eldama Ravine granted the accused bail in a murder case, finding no compelling reasons to deny release pending trial.
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.
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