YUSUF REUBEN MELE v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 3049 (KLR)

REPUBLICOF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MOMBASA

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 59 OF 2011

(From Original Conviction and Sentence in Criminal Case No. 59 of 2011 of the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Mombasa: R. Kirui – P.M.)

YUSUF REUBEN MELE …………………... APPELLANT

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REPUBLIC …………………………….…… RESPONDENT

RULING

Having considered this application for bond pending appeal and in light of Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution of Kenya I find that no compelling reason has been advanced to deny the Appellant his right to bond. I hereby admit the Appellant to bond in the sum of Kshs.20,000/- cash bail or 20,000/- + 1 surety of like sum.

Dated and Delivered in Mombasa this 20th day of April 2011.

M. ODERO

JUDGE

In the presence of:

Mr. Oduor for Applicant

Mr. Onserio for State