State v Kipsaina (Criminal Case E004 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 5304 (KLR) (24 April 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 5304 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KISUMU CRIMINAL CASE E004 OF 2026 A MABEYA, J APRIL 24, 2026 BETWEEN STATE ................................................................................................... PROSECUTION AND WYCLIFFE KIPKASARI KIPSAINA ......................................................... ACCUSED RULING 1. The accused is charged with the ofience of murder contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code. He pleaded not guilty to the charge on 4/3/2026. 2. Mr. Edaki for the accused applied for bond. The State was not opposed but prayed that a pre-bail report be obtained first. The Court gave an order for the same to be filed. The same was prepared and lodged with the Court. It is dated 24/3/2024. 3. From the report, the accused is not a flight risk. He is a family man looking after his children. He does not know the witnesses and there is no likelihood therefore of him interfering with the prosecution witnesses. 4. In the premises, I find the accused suitable to be admitted to bond. He shall be released on a bond of Kshs.500,000/- with a surety of a similar amount. It is so ordered. DATED AND DELIVERED AT KISUMU THIS 24TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026. A. MABEYA, FCI Arb JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/5304/eng@2026-04-24 1
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