Kenyan case law

Ngethe v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & another (Civil Appeal E006 of 2020) [2026] KECA 979 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The High Court dismissed the appellant's petition, finding that she had not demonstrated a violation of the constitutional protection against double jeopardy and that the petition sought to terminate lawful criminal proceedings prematurely.

Kamau v Mbugua (Civil Appeal 207 of 2019) [2026] KECA 956 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ We are unable to discern any basis upon which the two courts below can be faulted for rejecting the allegation of fraud. The appellant’s complaint was directed principally at the Land Control Board process, but the facts do not support a finding of fraud.

Barasa v Republic (Criminal Appeal E032 of 2021) [2026] KECA 938 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction for robbery with violence is upheld, and the appellant's appeal is dismissed.

Gichobi v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E220 of 2022) [2026] KECA 952 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The appeal was not filed within the mandatory period of 60 days from the date of lodging the notice of appeal, and the record of appeal is deemed to be incompetent.

Mudibo v Independent Boundaries and Electoral Commission & 6 others (Civil Application E134 of 2025) [2026] KECA 919 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

Morop Distributors (K) Limited v Maingi (Regent Automobile Valuers and Assessors Limited) & 5 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E418 of 2022) [2026] KECA 973 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal held that the application is not an abuse of court process and that the Court has original jurisdiction under rule 5 (2) (b) of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2022.

Mshamba v Republic (Criminal Appeal E018 of 2024) [2026] KECA 890 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The sentence imposed by the trial court is illegal and the appeal is dismissed. The period spent in custody shall be deducted in computing the jail term that the appellant should serve.

Njoga v Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E485 of 2025) [2026] KECA 943 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed. The time for filing the appeal is hereby extended. The Record of Appeal and Memorandum of Appeal filed on 24th June 2025 are deemed duly filed and properly on record, subject to paying all requisite filing charges.

Simeon v Potishoi & another (Civil Appeal E102 of 2021) [2026] KECA 936 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

Gikonyo v Gikonyo (Civil Application E331 of 2025) [2026] KECA 953 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants a stay of proceedings in Milimani HC SUCC No. 84 of 1999 pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.

Kuria v Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (Civil Appeal 382 of 2018) [2026] KECA 971 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with no order as to costs

Olutukai v Kingori (Civil Appeal E229 of 2024) [2026] KECA 970 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Nguyo v Watts Auctions & 2 others (Civil Application E721 of 2025) [2026] KECA 964 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed as there is no notice of appeal filed

De Larue Currency & Security Print v Nthenge (Civil Appeal E437 of 2021) [2026] KECA 948 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's finding that the respondent sustained a work-related injury and awarded him damages.

Heldo Foodstuff Limited & 2 others v Kiptugen & 7 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E055 of 2023 & Civil Appeal E034 & E200 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 932 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is incompetent, incurably defective, and cannot be sustained. The Notice of Motion dated 23rd March 2026 is hereby struck out.

Ochola v Republic (Criminal Appeal 82 of 2020) [2026] KECA 967 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The death sentence is set aside and substituted with a sentence of imprisonment of thirty-five (35) years.

Kimeriah (Suing in her capacity as the administrator of the Estate of Harrison Charles Kimeriah - Deceased) v Housing Finance Company (K) Ltd (Civil Appeal (Application) E061 of 2024) [2026] KECA 949 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal erred in law in determining that service to a deceased meets the threshold of property service of mandatory statutory notices, in upholding fraudulent and illegal debits of insurance premiums, in entertaining new matters and issues at an appellate stage without leave of Court, in determining that admission of debt negates the requirement of service of mandatory statutory notice, and in upholding unconstitutional and illegal process of taking away fundamental rights to property.

Njeru v Frank Logistics Limited & 9 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E782 of 2021) [2026] KECA 955 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is opposed and dismissed as the appeal has already abated by operation of law.

Coco & 2 others v Republic & 7 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E029 of 2025) [2026] KECA 914 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The motion to strike out the Notice of Appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st to 8th Respondents.

Kamande v Khisa (Civil Application E470 of 2025) [2026] KECA 963 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed, and the costs of the application shall be in the appeal.

Gekonge v Republic (Criminal Appeal 145 of 2020) [2026] KECA 933 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal reduced the appellant's sentence to 15 years' imprisonment.

Kiniti (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of the Late John Guy Kiniti – Deceased) v Munga & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E518 of 2022) [2026] KECA 974 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal grants the application and substitutes Halima Suleha Kiniti as the appellant in place of the deceased, John Guy Kiniti. It also grants leave to amend and regularize the record of appeal.

Abdulrahman v Transafrica Motors Limited (Civil Appeal E141 of 2023) [2026] KECA 912 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal upheld the ELRC's decision not to award costs to the appellant and affirmed the award of general damages.

Hassan v Republic (Criminal Appeal E026 of 2024) [2026] KECA 929 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited v Omondi alias Francisca Omosi & another (Civil Appeal E034 of 2023) [2026] KECA 911 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is incompetent and struck out for want of leave to appeal.