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Republic v Kahira & 4 others [2025] KEHC 9338 (KLR)
The High Court at Murang'a reviewed an earlier refusal of bail in a murder case and granted the five accused bond, finding changed circumstances and no current compelling reasons to deny release.
Republic v Aroko [2025] KEHC 9047 (KLR)
The court found that, although the initial bail orders were set aside due to the complexity and public interest in the murder investigation, subsequent developments established that the respondent was not implicated in the offence and had become a cooperating prosecution witness. In light of the absence of evidence against the respondent and his new status, the continued custodial orders were no longer justified. The court therefore vacated the custodial orders, directed the refund of cash bail, and ordered that the respondent be accorded witness protection under the relevant statute.
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Prosecution v Wangechi & 4 others [2025] KEHC 8997 (KLR)
The court found that the accused had demonstrated a change in circumstances, specifically their inability to raise the bond previously set and lack of means or sureties. The court emphasized the constitutional presumption of innocence and the right to reasonable bail terms, noting that the seriousness of the offence must be balanced with the accused's personal circumstances and the need to ensure attendance at trial. The State did not oppose the application, only requesting that the revised terms be reasonable. The court concluded that the original bond terms were excessive and punitive in th…
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Republic v Salgong [2025] KEHC 8786 (KLR)
The High Court at Eldama Ravine denied bond to an accused in a murder case, finding compelling reasons including flight risk, witness interference, and safety concerns.
Republic v Komen & another [2025] KEHC 8838 (KLR)
The court held that while bail is a constitutional right, it may be denied if compelling reasons exist. In this case, the pre-bail report and submissions indicated that the home environment was hostile and the safety of the accused persons would be at risk if released on bond. The views of the victim's family and the local administration, as well as the need to protect the accused from harm, constituted compelling reasons to deny bail at this stage. The court emphasized that the primary objective of bail is to ensure the accused attends trial, but this must be balanced with considerations of…
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Republic v Gitonga [2025] KEHC 9709 (KLR)
The High Court withheld a renewed bail and bond application in a murder case, finding the request premature until four protected witnesses testify.
Kipkorir v Republic [2025] KEHC 8221 (KLR)
The High Court at Eldoret allowed a criminal revision and ordered that time spent in remand custody be credited in sentence computation under section 333(2) CPC.
Republic v Omar [2025] KEHC 6968 (KLR)
High Court at Kabarnet granted the accused bond in a murder case, finding no compelling reason to deny bail and no demonstrated flight risk.
Republic v Kibor [2025] KEHC 7437 (KLR)
High Court at Kabarnet denied bond to an accused charged with murder, finding compelling reasons based on safety risks, family hostility, and the pre-bail report.
Ochola v Republic [2025] KEHC 5897 (KLR)
The High Court declined to revise a magistrate’s refusal to grant bond pending trial, finding compelling reasons based on witness protection and ongoing investigations.
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