The bail hearing for John Matara in his robbery with violence case has hit a snag due to a delay in the probation report. Ruiru Magistrate Charles Mwaniki made the decision to postpone the bail hearing after the Probation Officer failed to present her report in court. This report was meant to guide the court in determining the appropriate amount of cash bail or bond for Matara’s release. While the report was ready, Probation Officer Margaret Manda explained that it still needed approval from the county director and regional officer before it could be submitted to the court. As a result, Manda requested an additional two weeks to facilitate the necessary approvals.
The probation report is taking a while to be completed, which has delayed John Matara’s prospects of receiving bail in his violent robbery case. The Probation Officer was earlier directed by Ruiru Magistrate Charles Mwaniki to provide a report that would help the court determine the suitable bail or bond amount for Matara’s release. Probation Officer Margaret Manda, however, disclosed during the most recent court hearing that while the report was complete, the required clearances had not yet been obtained. Manda clarified that the report could not be filed to the court until it was approved by the county director and regional officer. Manda therefore asked for an extra two weeks to finish the approval procedure.
The progress of John Matara’s bail application in his robbery with violence case has been hindered by a delay in the probation report. Ruiru Magistrate Charles Mwaniki had previously directed the Probation Officer to provide a report that would assist the court in determining the appropriate cash bail or bond for Matara’s release. However, during the recent court session, Probation Officer Margaret Manda informed the court that although the report was prepared, it had not yet been submitted due to pending approvals. Manda explained that the report needed to be approved by the county director and regional officer before it could be presented to the court. Consequently, Manda requested a two-week extension to complete the necessary approvals, and Magistrate Mwaniki ordered the Probation Office to provide the report on April 24, coinciding with a mention on the hearing date.