Republic v Danson Muiruri Njoroge [2021] KEHC 7760 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT KIAMBU

CRIMINAL CASE NO. E001 OF 2021

REPUBLIC................................................................PROSECUTOR

VERSUS

DANSON MUIRURI NJOROGE....................................ACCUSED

RULING

1. DANSON MUIRURI NJOROGE seeks bail pending his trial.  He pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.

2. The application was not opposed by the prosecution other than that the prosecution requested that the accused be released on strict term in view of the charge he faces.

3. The pre-bail probation report reveals the accused is a 28 year old man.  Although married with 3 children at the time of his arrest he had separated with his wife.

4. The accused family is in support of him being released pending his trial.

5. I have considered the background information provided by the probation and because the application is not opposed by prosecution.  I will release the accused on bail pending his trial on the following condition:-

(a) That he does provide bond of Kshs.500,000/= and two sureties of like sum.

(b) He shall not interfere with witnesses.

RULING DATED and DELIVERED at KIAMBU this 15th  day of APRIL, 2021.

MARY KASANGO

JUDGE

Coram:

C/A: Kevin

Accused: Present

For the Accused: Mr. Kamuiru

For the Prosecution: Ms. Kathambi

COURT

Ruling delivered virtually.

MARY KASANGO

JUDGE