Kabaru v Craft Silicon Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E849 of 2023) [2026] KECA 410 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 410
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 410 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for leave to cease acting for the appellant in a civil appealCoramP NYAMWEYA, JA
Holding
The application is granted, and the appellant's advocates are hereby granted leave to cease acting for the appellant in this appeal.
Facts
The appellant's advocates, Muri Mwaniki Thige & Kageni LLP, have applied for leave to cease acting for the appellant in Civil Appeal No. E849 of 2023 due to unresponsiveness from the appellant.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's advocates have complied with the requirements of Rule 23(2) of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2022 to cease acting for the appellant in the appeal.
- Whether the appellant's advocates have served the application on the appellant as required by the rule.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's advocates had complied with the requirements of Rule 23(2) of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2022 by providing evidence of service of the application on the appellant.
Outcome
Leave granted to cease acting for the appellant in the appeal.
Orders
- The rm of Muri Mwaniki Thige & Kageni LLP Advocates is hereby granted leave to cease acting for the appellant in this appeal.
- There shall be no order as regards the costs of the application.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Court of Appeal Rules, 2022
Cases cited (2)
- Commissioner of Insurance vs Kensilver Express Limited &192 others (2025) KECA 94 (KLR)
- Kenya Tea Agency & Another vs. Samuel W’njuguna & 115 Others [2021] eKLR
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