Kettie Kamwangala v the Republic (2013) MSCA Miscellaneous Criminal Appeal No. 6 of 2013

The Appellant appealed to the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal, Principal Registry, against an order of the High Court, Lilongwe Registry, concerning her application for bail. The Appellant was one of a group of persons committed to the High Court for trial on charges of Theft contrary to section 278 of the Penal Code and Money Laundering contrary to section 35(1)(c) of the Money Laundering Act. The High Court had ruled to grant bail but, simultaneously, ordered the Appellant to remain in custody for a further 21 days to allow for the conclusion of investigations. Furthermore, the High Court imposed stringent conditions, including a surety bond of