Jason Max Kokerai Machaya and Chibururu Chisainyerwa v The State

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Did the court a quo misdirect itself in refusing bail to the first appellant?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"First appellant’s role in fraudulent tender award, fake meeting, high office, risk of absconding"}
• {"issue_text":"Did the court a quo misdirect itself in refusing bail to the second appellant?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Second appellant’s limited role, preparation of layout plan, no evidence of fraud participation"}
• {"issue_text":"Do the appellants have reasonable prospects of success on appeal?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Evidence of fraud, common purpose, procedural irregularities"}
• {"issue_text":"Are the appellants likely to abscond if released on bail?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Sentencing, positions held, post-trial incarceration"}

Background