Court of Appeal judgments

Peter Matiku Muhiru v Republic [2006] KECA 310 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The evidence against the appellant was sufficient and the trial court did not err in relying on the accomplice's evidence.

[2006] KECA 310 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 March 2006

John Njuguna Wainaina v Republic [2006] KECA 301 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are confirmed, and the appeal is dismissed.

[2006] KECA 301 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 March 2006

Ephraim Kanuthu Mwangi v Muthirithia Farmers Co Ltd & another (Civil Application 333 of 2005) [2006] KECA 317 (KLR) (3 March 2006) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs assessed at Shs. 10,000.

[2006] KECA 317 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 March 2006

Ndirangu Nderitu Mureithi & another v Republic [2006] KECA 313 (KLR)

✦ The appeals of the first and second appellants must fail.

[2006] KECA 313 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 March 2006

Abdi Chege Ali & another v Republic [2006] KECA 304 (KLR)

✦ The convictions and sentences of both appellants are upheld

[2006] KECA 304 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 March 2006

Joseph Njuguna Muchoki v Republic [2006] KECA 306 (KLR)

✦ The trial of the appellant is declared a nullity with the result that the conviction recorded against him must and is hereby quashed and the sentence set aside.

[2006] KECA 306 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 March 2006

David Lentiyo v Republic [2006] KECA 357 (KLR)

✦ The conviction on the charge of manslaughter is confirmed.

[2006] KECA 357 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 March 2006

David Tom Maari t/a Maari & Company Advocates v Njuguna Muthui & another [2006] KECA 322 (KLR)

✦ The appeal and cross-appeal are abated due to the appellant's client's death and lack of substitution application.

[2006] KECA 322 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 March 2006

Rosemary Mwinga v Godfrey Mahinda & another [2006] KECA 320 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed under Rule 99(1) of the Court of Appeal Rules with no further adjournment

[2006] KECA 320 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 March 2006

Julia Wacheke Mungai v Betty Ngendo Gachie & 2 others (? 332 of 2005) [2006] KECA 318 (KLR) (1 March 2006)

✦ The applicant’s notice of motion for enlargement of time is allowed.

[2006] KECA 318 (KLR) Court of Appeal 1 March 2006

Nkoro Ole Koin v Republic [2006] KECA 308 (KLR)

✦ The Court dismisses the appeal and upholds the sentence of five years imprisonment.

[2006] KECA 308 (KLR) Court of Appeal 28 February 2006

Bernard Seneyo Letikirich v Republic [2006] KECA 309 (KLR)

✦ The sentence imposed by the trial court is reduced to seven (7) years imprisonment.

[2006] KECA 309 (KLR) Court of Appeal 28 February 2006

Paul Otwera Nyamwanga v Republic [2006] KECA 314 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is ordered dismissed. The sentence imposed by the trial court is neither harsh nor manifestly excessive and is indeed well merited and appropriate.

[2006] KECA 314 (KLR) Court of Appeal 28 February 2006

Charles Kariuki Njogu v Republic [2006] KECA 307 (KLR)

✦ The convictions and sentences are quashed, and the appellant is ordered to be released from prison.

[2006] KECA 307 (KLR) Court of Appeal 27 February 2006

Lilian Muthoni Kagaru v Republic [2006] KECA 315 (KLR)

✦ The sentence of five years imprisonment is reduced to the term already served, resulting in immediate release from prison.

[2006] KECA 315 (KLR) Court of Appeal 27 February 2006

Jerusha Wairimu Kamau v Josephat Mburu Mondothi [2006] KECA 328 (KLR)

✦ The application is allowed and the applicant is to file the record of appeal within 30 days from the date of this ruling.

[2006] KECA 328 (KLR) Court of Appeal 24 February 2006

Re Amarco (Kenya) LTD [2006] KECA 323 (KLR)

✦ The preliminary objection is upheld, and the petition is not rendered defective due to the striking out of the verifying affidavit. The petitioner is granted leave to file and serve another affidavit verifying the petition.

[2006] KECA 323 (KLR) Court of Appeal 24 February 2006

Bernard Ochieng Oduor & 2 others v Republic [2006] KECA 325 (KLR)

✦ The appeals are dismissed as the issues raised are not meritorious.

[2006] KECA 325 (KLR) Court of Appeal 24 February 2006

Agricultural Finance Corporation v Mark J.S. Kisembe & 2 others [2006] KECA 330 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is allowed and each party shall bear its own costs of the appeal.

[2006] KECA 330 (KLR) Court of Appeal 22 February 2006

Ryce Motors Limited v Jonathan Kiprono Ruto [2006] KECA 337 (KLR)

✦ The application for extension of time is allowed, and the costs of the application will be in the application for extension of time.

[2006] KECA 337 (KLR) Court of Appeal 21 February 2006

Sadrudin Kurji & another v Shalimar Limited & 2 others [2006] KECA 329 (KLR)

✦ The application for leave to appeal is allowed.

[2006] KECA 329 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 February 2006

Ukay Estate Ltd & another v Shah Hirji Manek Ltd & 2 others [2006] KECA 373 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed, the later suit is not struck out, and the High Court's decision is upheld.

[2006] KECA 373 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 February 2006

Church Road Development Co Ltd v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited & 2 others [2006] KECA 326 (KLR)

✦ The Court of Appeal granted an injunction to prevent the respondents from interfering with the applicant's use, occupation, and enjoyment of the land pending the appeal.

[2006] KECA 326 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 February 2006

National Industrial Credit Bank Ltd v Aquinas Francis Wasike & another [2006] KECA 333 (KLR)

✦ The Court grants an interim stay of execution of the decree pending the lodging, hearing, and determination of the applicant's intended appeal.

[2006] KECA 333 (KLR) Court of Appeal 10 February 2006

Attorney General v Equip Agencies Ltd [2006] KECA 370 (KLR)

[2006] KECA 370 (KLR) Court of Appeal 10 February 2006

Kenyan case law