Republic v Matano Mashungi Mwango Nyale [2021] KEHC 8554 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MOMBASA

CRIMINAL CASE NO. EO20 OF 2020

REPUBLIC...................................................................DPP

VERSUS

MATANO MASHUNGI MWANGO NYALE...ACCUSED

R U L I N G

1.  The accused Matano Mashungi Mwango Nyale is facing a charge of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the penal code.

2.  Particulars are that Matano Mashungi Mwango Nyale on the 6th day of December 2020 at Vipingo Sublocation within Kilifi County, jointly with other not before court murdered Bahati Charo Mwambegu.

3. The accused pleaded not guilty and the court called for a Prebail Report.  The Prebail Report was filed on 16/2/2021.

4.  In consideration of the findings of the Probation Officer on social inquiries this court is inclined not to grant bond to the accused person for now.  He will remain in custody during trial unless circumstances change in which case he may apply for renew of the orders herein.

DATED, SIGNEDAND DELIVEREDAT MOMBASATHIS25THDAY OFFEBRUARY, 2021.

HON. LADY JUSTICE A. ONG’INJO

JUDGE