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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.
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.
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.
Rotich v Rotich [2025] KEHC 9696 (KLR)
The court found that the prosecution had demonstrated compelling reasons to deny bail, specifically that the applicant was a flight risk, as evidenced by her arrest outside the court's jurisdiction and the fact that she allegedly ran away after the offence. The court also considered the hostility of the community, the burning of the applicant's house, and the lack of a fixed abode, which heightened concerns for her safety and the risk of absconding. The pre-bail report, while not binding, was persuasive in highlighting the emotional state of the victim's family and the community, as well as t…
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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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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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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 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.
Wanjiku v Director of Public Prosecution [2025] KEHC 8454 (KLR)
The High Court found that the application for bond was prematurely filed because the trial court had not yet made a decision on the issue of bail, having ordered and received a pre-bail report that remained unconsidered. The trial court was not at fault for requesting a pre-bail report before making its determination, and the process was disrupted by the premature filing of the application before the High Court. The appropriate course of action was to refer the matter back to the trial court to consider and rule on the issue of bond, ensuring that the lower court's process was completed befor…
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Director of Public Prosecution v Sakari [2025] KEHC 7898 (KLR)
The court found that the prosecution failed to present compelling reasons to deny the accused bail. There was no credible evidence of witness interference, no indication that the accused is a flight risk, and no prior criminal record. The pre-bail report highlighted the accused's weak social ties and lack of family support, but these factors alone did not justify denial of bail. The court emphasized the constitutional right to bail and the prosecution's burden to provide substantial justification for denial. Concerns raised by the victim's family and community hostility were acknowledged but…
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