REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU CRIMINAL CASE NO. 65 OF 2017 REPUBLIC........................................PROSECUTOR VERSUS RICHARD KARUMA BAIKENDE............ACCUSED RULING 1. The accused has applied for bond. Bond is a Constitutional right to every accused person unless there are exceptional circumstances. These include, the likelihood of the accused not attending his trial for any reason, possible interference with witnesses or repeat of similar offence. 2. I have considered the pre-bail report on record. The same indicates that the deceased was the accused’s twin brother. The family is not ready to receive him back at the moment. They express the fear of being interfered with by the Accused as they reside together. 3. In the circumstances, I hold the view that there are exceptional circumstances that warrant the denial of bail to the accused. 4. Accordingly, the Application is denied but he may review the same after the close relatives have testified. Mention on 24/01/2018 to fix the date for trial. Defence Counsel be notified. DATED and DELIVERED at Meru this 9th day of November, 2017. A. MABEYA JUDGE 09/11/2017
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