Republic v Anthony Kiplangat [2017] KEHC 6885 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NANYUKI

CRIMINAL CASE NO. 7 OF 2016

REPUBLIC ……………………………….………….......… PROSECUTOR

versus

ANTHONY KIPLANGAT    …………........................…..……..… ACCUSED

RULING

1.  The accused ANTHONY KIPLANGAT is charged with the offence of murder Contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code. He is awaiting trial before this court, after pleading not guilty to the charge.

2.  By this court’s Ruling of 11th October 2016, the court declined to release the accused on bail pending trial mainly on the ground that he was likely to interfere with witnesses; and that his life may be danger from the members of the community who feel bitter about the death of the deceased.

3. The accused renewed his application for bail on 29th March, 2017. In renewing that application Learned Counsel Mr Bwonwonga reiterated that the accused mother resides in Narok and she is willing to stand surety for the accused.

4. I have considered all the submissions made before me. The fact remains that the accused’s life may still be at danger from the community if released on bail. There is also the likelihood of interference of the witnesses by the accused. In view of the above I decline to grant the application for bail pending trial.

5. This case is fixed for hearing on 13th June, 2017.

DATED AND DELIVERED AT NANYUKI THIS 4th DAY OF APRIL 2017.

MARY KASANGO

JUDGE

CORAM

Before Justice Mary Kasango

Court Assistant: Ndungu

Accused:  Anthony Kiplangat  ………………………

For accused: …………………………………………

For the State: ….........................................

COURT

Ruling delivered in open court.

MARY KASANGO

JUDGE