Police Explain How Kenyans Can Get Their Cash Bail Refund

Kenyans often confuse bail with a penalty, assuming the money is meant to punish the accused rather than secure attendance, but the police now state that it is actually refundable...

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The Kenya Police Service (KPS) has clarified that cash bail paid to the police is a refundable deposit, not a fine, for individuals who adhere to court appearances.

Anyone who pays cash bail and attends all required court dates is entitled to a 100 per cent refund.
The Kenya Police Service (KPS) issued a notice on Tuesday, April 21, to remind the public of this process.
To claim a refund, individuals must provide an official Police 18A receipt; a lost receipt requires a sworn Affidavit of Loss and a police abstract.

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