Republic v Owuor [2024] KEHC 8193 (KLR)

Republic v Owuor (Criminal Case E029 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 8193 (KLR) (9 July 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 8193 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Siaya

Criminal Case E029 of 2024

DO Ogembo, J

July 9, 2024

Between

Republic

Prosecution

and

Kennedy Oduor Owuor alias Woria

Accused

Ruling

1. The accused has applied to be released on bail pending his trial. The prosecution is not objecting to the release of the accused on bail. Bail is a constitutional right under Article 49 (i) (h). The right can only be denied should it be shown the existence of any compelling reasons. No such reason has been shown. I order that accused be released on bail on the following terms:-i.A bond of Kshs500,000/= with one surety of a similar amount.ii.An alternative of Kshs 100,000/= as cash bail.iii.Accused is ordered not to interfere with any prosecution witness till this matter is determined.iv.Upon release, he is ordered to attend court at all times till the case is determined.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 9THDAY OF JULY, 2024. D. O. OGEMBOJUDGE9/7/2024