Kenyan case law

• Nicholas Mbuya & 4 others v Alice Gesare Moninda [2015] KECA 527 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court of Appeal found that the termination of employment was procedurally correct but unfair.

  [2015] KECA 527 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 July 2015

• Kalaveri v Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission & another (Civil Appeal 27 of 2014) [2015] KECA 530 (KLR) (17 July 2015) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed.

  [2015] KECA 530 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 July 2015

• Katiwa Kanguli v Bamburi Cement Limited [2015] KECA 523 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs.

  [2015] KECA 523 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 July 2015

• Wario v Republic (Criminal Appeal 159 of 2014) [2015] KECA 521 (KLR) (17 July 2015) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appellant's conviction for murder is upheld.

  [2015] KECA 521 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 July 2015

• Mohamud Mohamed Mohamud v Athi Water Services Board [2015] KECA 508 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs, as the appellant failed to establish a prima facie case with a probability of success.

  [2015] KECA 508 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 July 2015

• Lewa v Mwagandi (Civil Appeal 56 of 2014) [2015] KECA 532 (KLR) (17 July 2015) (Judgment)

  ✦ The doctrine of adverse possession is not inconsistent with the right to property and is not unconstitutional.

  [2015] KECA 532 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 July 2015

• David Keli Kiilu & 3 others v Halima Shaiya [2015] KECA 516 (KLR)

  ✦ The High Court's ruling and orders are stayed pending the appeal.

  [2015] KECA 516 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 July 2015

• Mukesh Manchand Shah & another v Priyat Shah & another [2015] KECA 529 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs, and the order converting the originating summons into a plaint is set aside. The questions posed for determination in the originating summons are suitable for summary determination by an originating summons.

  [2015] KECA 529 (KLR) Court of Appeal 17 July 2015

• Mwongera Mugambi Rinturi & another v Josphine Kaarika & 2 others [2015] KECA 538 (KLR)

  ✦ The court affirmed the High Court's decision, finding that the appellants failed to prove the existence of an oral will and that the estate should be distributed intestate. The court dismissed the appeal.

  [2015] KECA 538 (KLR) Court of Appeal 16 July 2015

• Abiud Muchiri Alex & another v Republic [2015] KECA 536 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction of the 2nd appellant David Kariuki Thambara is set aside, and he is directed to be set free. The appeal of the 1st appellant is dismissed.

  [2015] KECA 536 (KLR) Court of Appeal 15 July 2015

• John Kabiro Kimonjo v Republic [2015] KECA 531 (KLR)

  ✦ We uphold the appellant’s objection that the High Court Bench was not in accordance with the law and declare the decision a mistrial.

  [2015] KECA 531 (KLR) Court of Appeal 15 July 2015

• Aaa Growers Limited v Collins Oroto Lukhale [2015] KECA 511 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court grants the application for stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.

  [2015] KECA 511 (KLR) Court of Appeal 10 July 2015

• Charles Munge v Peter Icharia Munge & another [2015] KECA 514 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for extension of time to file the notice of appeal is rejected, and the application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

  [2015] KECA 514 (KLR) Court of Appeal 10 July 2015

• Muhoroni Sugar Company Limited v Equip Agencies Limited [2015] KECA 517 (KLR)

  ✦ The Notice of Motion application is dismissed with costs.

  [2015] KECA 517 (KLR) Court of Appeal 10 July 2015

• Wambora v County Assembly of Embu & 37 others (Civil Application 46 of 2015) [2015] KECA 513 (KLR) (10 July 2015) (Ruling)

  ✦ Conservatory orders should be granted to allow the applicant to remain in office

  [2015] KECA 513 (KLR) Court of Appeal 10 July 2015

• Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd v Richard Kioko Kiundi [2015] KECA 515 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the interlocutory injunction application and set aside the High Court ruling. The Court found that the respondent did not deserve the order of injunction.

  [2015] KECA 515 (KLR) Court of Appeal 10 July 2015

• Joseph Marangu Njau v Republic [2015] KECA 432 (KLR)

  ✦ The plea of guilty was not unequivocal due to procedural irregularities, and the conviction is quashed.

  [2015] KECA 432 (KLR) Court of Appeal 9 July 2015

• James Mwenda Meme v Republic [2015] KECA 546 (KLR)

  ✦ We find no compelling reason to disturb the findings made on the identification of the appellant and order that this appeal be and is hereby dismissed.

  [2015] KECA 546 (KLR) Court of Appeal 9 July 2015

• Bgkm v Republic [2015] KECA 547 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court of Appeal reversed the High Court's judgment and found the appellant guilty but insane, thus he shall continue to be detained at the President's pleasure.

  [2015] KECA 547 (KLR) Court of Appeal 9 July 2015

• Patrick Kathurima v Republic [2015] KECA 539 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction is quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.

  [2015] KECA 539 (KLR) Court of Appeal 9 July 2015

• Ali Mohammed Wanjala v Republic [2015] KECA 40 (KLR)

  ✦ The court upholds the conviction and sentence of death, finding the prosecution's case sufficient and the appellant's alibi unconvincing.

  [2015] KECA 40 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 July 2015

• Habo Agencies Ltd v Musingo (Civil Appeal 124 of 2004) [2015] KECA 597 (KLR) (3 July 2015) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application for extension of time is allowed, and the appeal for restoration of the appeal for hearing is deemed as filed within time.

  [2015] KECA 597 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 July 2015

• Amani Kitsao Mweni v Republic [2015] KECA 570 (KLR)

  ✦ The appellant was positively identified and the learned judges properly analyzed the evidence, rejecting the appellant’s defence. The conviction is upheld.

  [2015] KECA 570 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 July 2015

• Koigi Wa Wamwere v Attorney General [2015] KECA 593 (KLR)

  ✦ The Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction to determine the quantum of damages awarded by the High Court and Court of Appeal.

  [2015] KECA 593 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 July 2015

• M K v Republic [2015] KECA 564 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is allowed, conviction quashed, and sentence imposed set aside. The appellant shall forthwith be set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.

  [2015] KECA 564 (KLR) Court of Appeal 3 July 2015