Kenyan case law

Alice Kerubo Nyambati v Ochoki Mogaka & another [2010] KECA 329 (KLR)

✦ The court found that the superior court had the discretion to vacate the interim orders and that the intended appeal was not arguable.

John Mwangi Wahome v Republic [2010] KECA 327 (KLR)

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

M.W.G v E.W.K [2010] KECA 322 (KLR)

✦ The Court of Appeal allowed all grounds of appeal and set aside the decree, ordering that the letters of administration be issued in the sole name of the appellant, E.W.K.

MBO v Republic (Criminal Appeal 342 of 2008) [2010] KECA 468 (KLR) (16 April 2010) (Judgment)

✦ The evidence could be examined to prove an alternative charge where the main charge had not been proved. The sentence of 10 years imprisonment for indecent assault was legal.

James Kamau Wainaina & another v Republic [2010] KECA 323 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the conviction and sentence of the appellants are set aside. The appellants are to be set free.

David Kipkemboi Ngetich & another v Republic [2010] KECA 336 (KLR)

✦ The conviction for murder is quashed, and the appellants are convicted of manslaughter with a sentence of ten (10) years imprisonment.

Dennis Saina Ndiema & another v Republic [2010] KECA 335 (KLR)

✦ The conviction of the appellants is quashed and the sentences set aside.

Jamin Obote Saya v Republic [2010] KECA 333 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is upheld. The sentence is legal and there are no grounds for interfering with it.

Mohamed Wekesa Musumba v Republic [2010] KECA 334 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.

Boniface Liako Musima & 2 others v Republic [2010] KECA 349 (KLR)

✦ The appellants were properly convicted of robbery with violence contrary to section 296(2) of the Penal Code. The death sentences of the 1st and 3rd appellants are dismissed, and the death sentence of the 2nd appellant is set aside and replaced with detention at the President's pleasure.

Kenya Breweries Ltd v Odoyo (Civil Appeal 127 of 2007) [2010] KECA 498 (KLR) (16 April 2010) (Judgment)

Safaricom Limited v Ocean View Beach Hotel Limited & 2 others [2010] KECA 346 (KLR)

✦ The Court of Appeal strikes out the ruling and grants an interim measure of protection in terms of prayer 2 of the application dated 15th November, 2009.

Edward Maina Thuo v Republic [2010] KECA 324 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the appellant guilty but insane and dismisses the appeal.

Benard Wambua Mbenzi, Paul Kituku Mutisya & Paul Katiku Musyoka v Republic (Criminal Appeal 226 of 2004) [2010] KECA 345 (KLR) (Crim) (16 April 2010) (Judgment)

✦ The court affirmed the conviction of the 1st and 2nd appellants and confirmed their sentences. The 3rd appellant's conviction and sentence were quashed, and he was ordered to be released.

Kingsley Chukwu v Republic [2010] KECA 507 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is set aside and corrected.

James Mboga Oluoch v Republiuc [2010] KECA 344 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is allowed, the order of the superior court summarily rejecting the appeal is set aside, and the appeal is admitted to hearing on a priority basis.

Republic v Isaac Theuri Githae & Principal Magistrate, Nyahururu [2010] KECA 110 (KLR)

Kenya Horticultural Exporters Ltd v Julius Munguti Maweu [2010] KECA 359 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs.

Sum Model Industries Ltd v Industrial & Commercial Development Corporation & Attorney Genera (Civil Appeal 229 of 2001) [2010] KECA 362 (KLR) (Civ) (26 March 2010) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs, and the Court of Appeal has no jurisdiction to revisit its earlier decisions.

Nyakio Investments Limited v John Mwangi Wagako [2010] KECA 358 (KLR)

✦ The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent. The application for stay of execution is also dismissed.

Sammu Mutua Makove (Commissioner of Insurance) v Statutory Manager United Insurance Company Limited & 198 others [2010] KECA 352 (KLR)

✦ The court grants a stay of proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.

Nation Media Group Ltd, Mutegi Njau & Bob Kioko v John Joseph Kamotho, Charles Githii Kamotho, James Kamotho & David Kamotho (Civil Appeal 284 of 2005) [2010] KECA 360 (KLR) (Civ) (25 March 2010) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs.

Kamlesh Mansukhlal Damji Pattni v Lake Baringo Lodge Limited, Gitari T. Njeu & Kenya Hotels Limited (Civil Application 336 & 337 of 2008) [2010] KECA 353 (KLR) (Civ) (25 March 2010) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal affirmed the order recorded by the Deputy Registrar as correct and endorsed it as the order of the Court.

Ajay Kothari & 3 others v Marshalls (East Africa) Limited & 4 others [2010] KECA 351 (KLR)

✦ The court would be acting in excess of jurisdiction if it were to record the first order in the consent order as that order does not conform with the order recorded by the Deputy Registrar.

Kamlesh Mansukhlal Damji Pattni vs Lake Baringo Lodge Limited & 2 others [2010] KECA 339 (KLR)