Republic v Kazungu & another [2025] KEHC 920 (KLR)

Republic v Kazungu & another (Criminal Case E004 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 920 (KLR) (23 January 2025) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 920 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Voi

Criminal Case E004 of 2023

AN Ongeri, J

January 23, 2025

Between

Republic

Prosecutor

and

Hamisi Tayari Kazungu

1st Accused

Suleiman Chigamba Zembe

2nd Accused

Ruling

1. I have considered the submissions by the learned defence Counsel seeking review of the bond terms granted to the Accused persons in this case.

2. This court takes judicial notice of the fact that Voi is a hardship area and most people do not have title deeds for their properties.

3. I reduce the bond from Kshs. 500,000/= to Kshs. 300,000/= with one surety each of similar amount.

4. Further hearing on March 10, 2025.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 23RD DAY OF JANUARY 2025 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI.ASENATH ONGERIJUDGEIn the presence of:-Prosecutor: Ms. KanyuiraCourt Assistant: MainaMr. Mosioma for 1st AccusedMr. Mwanyumba for 2nd Accused