Republic v Maureen Kawira [2017] KEHC 4851 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU

CRIMINAL CASE  NO. 23 OF 2017

REPUBLIC ………………….…………..……..PROSECUTOR

VERSUS

MAUREEN KAWIRA …………………………....…ACCUSED

RULING

I have  considered the application for bond.  The same is not opposed.  The Accused has a Constitutional right to bond unless there are compelling reasons under Article 49 of the Constitution of Kenya.

I have considered the pre-bail report dated 16/5/2017.  The same discloses that the Accused is a flight risk and that there is a likelihood of revenge against her by the community.  Her safety, if released is at risk.

Accordingly, I consider that there are compelling reasons not to release the Accused on bond for now.  The application is declined.  She may renew the application at a later date.

Matter be mentioned on Thursday 22/06/2017 to consider plea bargaining.

DATED andDELIVEREDat Meru this 19th day of June, 2017.

A. MABEYA

JUDGE

19/06/2017