Kenyan case law
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Republic v Interim Independent Boundaries Review Commission & 9 others; County Government of Mandera & another (Interested Parties); Exparte Minister of State for Planning National Development and Vision 2030 & another [2016] KECA 581 (KLR)
✦ The orders of prohibition were quashed as they were not supported by the constitutional obligation to take into account population figures in reviewing constituency boundaries.
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Lenyesio Lekupe & another v Republic [2016] KECA 578 (KLR)
✦ The appeals are dismissed. The appellants were placed at the scene of the robbery and their alibis are displaced.
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Benson Wafula Waswa v Lucy Kagure Wanjohi [2016] KECA 579 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the applicant failed to show when he went or returned from Sudan, and the delay in filing the appeal was not satisfactorily explained.
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Cyprian Ingira Ikobwa & another v Republic [2016] KECA 595 (KLR)
✦ The High Court's convictions and sentences are upheld.
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David Kipruto Chingi & another v Director of Public Prosecutions & 2 others [2016] KECA 593 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs as the intended appeal shall not be rendered nugatory if criminal proceedings are not stayed.
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Charles Mugane Njonjo & another v Gucokaniria Kihato Traders And Farmers Company Limited & another [2016] KECA 589 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs as there is no evidence of wrongdoing on the part of the 1st appellant and the trial court did not err in declining to strike out the plaint.
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Public Service Club Registered Trustees v Mary Wangeci Kethi Kariithi & 3 others [2016] KECA 594 (KLR)
✦ An injunction is granted to restrain the respondents from alienating, selling, or interfering with the applicant's use of LR No. 209/9629 until the hearing and determination of the appeal.
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Anita Chelagat O’donovan & 2 others v Fredrick Kwame Kumah & 2 others [2016] KECA 590 (KLR)
✦ The application for injunction is partially allowed, with a joint interest earning account as deposit and security for rent in relation to the continued occupation and possession of the property.
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Alfred N. Mutua v Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) & 4 others [2016] KECA 596 (KLR)
✦ The court grants a conservatory order suspending the charges and the arraignment of the applicant until the scheduled hearing of the petition.
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Muthoga v Habib Zurich Finance (K) Ltd & another (Civil Appeal 50 of 2010) [2016] KECA 592 (KLR) (6 May 2016) (Ruling)
✦ The High Court's decision on costs was correct, and the appeal is allowed in part
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Muraya Wandungu v Naomi Wanjiru Ndungu [2016] KECA 606 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Rama Mambo Nzuga & another v Republic [2016] KECA 174 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The appellants were properly recognized and the evidence disclosed an offence under section 296(2) of the Penal Code.
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Peter Karanja Simon v Republic [2016] KECA 611 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
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Boaz Kipleting Kemboi v Republic [2016] KECA 613 (KLR)
✦ We find the appellant's appeal without merit and substitute the sentence of 30 years imprisonment with life imprisonment.
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National Bank of Kenya Limited & another v Geoffrey Wahome Muotia [2016] KECA 608 (KLR)
✦ The application has merit and is allowed.
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Paul Lokitari v Republic [2016] KECA 610 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the concurrent findings of fact by the lower courts are supported by the evidence.
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Paul Chege Wanyoike v Republic [2016] KECA 605 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the charge of indecent act proved beyond doubt and reduces the sentence to 11 years, taking into account the 9 months already served in custody.
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Robert Walusekhe Wasikana v John Dianga Obaso (Suing as Guardian Ad Litem of Samuel Awour Tongo) [2016] KECA 612 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the application for extension of time to file the Notice of Appeal, extending it by fourteen (14) days.
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Nancy Wangui Njuguna & another v Nancy Njeri Gitau & another [2016] KECA 604 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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Beatrice Wambui Nginga v Samuel Gichuru Kariuki & 3 others [2016] KECA 5 (KLR)
✦ The trial court's finding of liability is set aside, and the case is resolved in favor of the appellant as against the respondents jointly and severally.
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Nation Newspapers Limited v Peter Baraza Rabando [2016] KECA 122 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is successful in part, and the award of Ksh. 2 Million in damages is set aside and substituted with Ksh. 1.2 Million.
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Julius Cheruiyot v Republic [2016] KECA 171 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the findings of the two courts below are set aside. The appellant is directed to be presented before the Magistrate's Court at Bomet for expeditious hearing and disposal of the case.
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Paul Mboya Ajewe & 2 others v Republic [2016] KECA 178 (KLR)
✦ The convictions are quashed and the sentences set aside, and the appellants are ordered to present before the Chief Magistrate's Court for a new trial within two weeks.
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John Kimani Ngechu v Republic [2016] KECA 116 (KLR)
✦ The appellant's guilt was established beyond reasonable doubt, and the appeal is dismissed.
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Patrick Mukiri Kabundu v Executive, Tourism Development & Culture, Mombasa County & 22 others [2016] KECA 632 (KLR)
✦ The application is hereby dismissed.