REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAKURU CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 121 OF 2016 GEORGE MWANGI WACUKA …….................................…ACCUSED VERSUS REPUBLIC ………………………………………………………. RESPONDENT RULING The applicant by way of the Chamber Summons dated 19/9/2016 has sought to be released on board during the pendency of his appeal. The applicant was tried in the lower court vide Nakuru CMCC No. 914 of 2013. He was convicted of the offences of Preparation to Commit a Felony and Possession of Narcotic Drugs for which he was sentenced to a term of 2 years and 7 years imprisonment respectively. The sentences are to be served concurrently. I have perused the record of the trial before the lower court. I am not mindful of the fact that I am not required at this stage to determine the merits or otherwise of the intended appeal. I find no merit in this application for bond pending appeal. The same is hereby dismissed. Read in open court. Ms Kerubo for Appellant. Hearing of Appeal on 21/3/2017. Appeal is hereby admitted for hearing. The record to be served on office of DPP. Hearing on 21/3/2017. Dated in Nakuru this 31st day of October, 2016 M. Odero Judge 31/10/2016
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