Republic v Leonard Ireri Runje [2016] KEHC 3552 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA  AT EMBU

CRIMINAL CASE  NO. 6 OF 2016

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

VERSUS

LEONARD IRERI RUNJE................................................ACCUSED

RULING

1. The applicant has through his counsel applied to be released on bail pending the hearing and determination of his trial in respect of the charge of murder.

2. The applicant's bail is not opposed.

3. The case is part heard.  I find that there are no compelling reasons in terms of Article 49 of the 2010 Constitution to deny the applicant's right to be released on bail pending hearing and determination of his trial.

4. In the circumstances, I grant him bail/bond in the sum of Kshs 200,000/- and a surety of a similar amount.

RULING DATED, SIGNEDand DELIVERED in open court at EMBU this 30TH day of JUNE 2016.

In the presence of Ms Mbae for State and Ms Muriuki for the Accused.

Court clerk  Njue

J. M. BWONWONGA

JUDGE

30. 06. 16