Kenyan case law

Cheboi v Republic (Criminal Appeal E096 of 2021) [2026] KECA 934 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction and sentence are upheld

Mbugua (Suing on His Own Behalf and on Behalf of 151 others) v Nganga & 6 others (Civil Application E033 of 2026) [2026] KECA 918 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time is granted

Kadudo & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal E078 of 2022) [2026] KECA 968 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

Repubblic v Chege & 3 others (Criminal Application E001 of 2025) [2026] KECA 889 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court has jurisdiction to extend time for filing an application for certification. The delay in filing the application has been satisfactorily explained.

Burrough & another v Mungania & another (Civil Appeal E128 & E079 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 898 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The ELC had jurisdiction to entertain the matter. The suit properties are co-owned by the appellant and the respondent, and the appellant is entitled to 90% of the costs of the trial court suit and of her appeal in this Court.

Attorney General v Khalifa & 3 others (Civil Appeal E085 of 2022) [2026] KECA 913 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety, and the High Court's judgment is upheld.

Taib (Sued as the legal representative of the Estate of Sheikh Ali Taib Bajaber - Deceased) v Mayfair Establishments Limited & 3 others (Civil Appeal E118 of 2023) [2026] KECA 897 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

Attorney General & another v Okoiti & 3 others (Civil Application E774 of 2025) [2026] KECA 903 (KLR) (12 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ An interim order is issued staying the conservatory orders issued by the High Court pending the delivery of the Ruling.

Piroli v Mountsbay Real Estate Limited (Civil Appeal E009 of 2023) [2026] KECA 900 (KLR) (11 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal upheld the arbitral award and dismissed the application for review, affirming the High Court's jurisdiction in arbitration matters.

Tare v Rono & 2 others (Civil Application E035 of 2026) [2026] KECA 878 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is referred back to the registry for listing before a full bench of the Court of Appeal for hearing and determination on a priority basis.

Kinyanjui & another (As administrators of the Estate of Sophia Wambui Kinyanjui - Deceased) v Mburu (Civil Appeal E045 of 2021) [2026] KECA 873 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The sale agreements are valid, and the deceased did not hand over the allotment letters to facilitate the transfer process.

Njiiri & another (Suing as the Legal Representatives/Administrators of the Estate of the Late Wilson Njiiri Gikonyo - Deceased) v Wairimu (Sued as the Legal Representative/Administrator fo the Estate of the Late Gabriel Karanja Kirika - Deceased) & 2 others (Civil Application E045 of 2026) [2026] KECA 877 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application for extension of time, allowing the applicants to file the application to strike out the appeal within 14 days from the date of the ruling.

County Government of Narok v Ntutu & 2 others (Civil Appeal E052 of 2025) [2026] KECA 880 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

Resolute Community Based Organization v Ntutu & 2 others (Civil Appeal E013 of 2026) [2026] KECA 879 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

Alex alias Mzee Mkubwa v Republic (Criminal Appeal 98 of 2018) [2026] KECA 939 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

City Finance Limited v Nyanja Holdings Limited & 3 others (Civil Appeal (Application) 224 of 2020 & Civil Appeal E166 & 174 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 906 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds that the intended appeal raises matters of general public importance and grants certification for an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Munjuga (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Simon Muthuku Munjuga - Deceased) v Kariuki (Civil Appeal 035 of 2021) [2026] KECA 869 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

Ingonga v Republic (Criminal Miscellaneous Application E003 of 2025) [2026] KECA 886 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to file an appeal is dismissed with no order for costs.

Rono v Kipsang (Suing as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Rael Tabsabei) (Civil Appeal E042 of 2021) [2026] KECA 875 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs

Dena v Koschany & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E076 of 2023) [2026] KECA 888 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The appeal is revived and the notice of motion dated 13th March 2026 is allowed as prayed.

Sampuengwe v Samtuenkwe (Civil Application E036 of 2025) [2026] KECA 884 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and time is extended for the applicant to file and serve a Notice of Appeal within 14 days from the date of the ruling.

Ngetich v Cheptoo & 2 others (Civil Application E048 of 2026) [2026] KECA 885 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant's delay was reasonable and satisfactory, and the motion for extension of time is allowed.

Lelei v Kenya Women Micro-Finance Bank Ltd (Civil Appeal 96 of 2020) [2026] KECA 870 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The appellant’s claim was without merit. The respondent is ordered to pay the appellant his terminal dues as set out in the dismissal letter.

Yebei & another v Kiprono (Representative of the Estate of Kiprono Arap Letting) (Civil Appeal 85 of 2017) [2026] KECA 887 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Maina & another (Suing as the personal representatives of he Estate of Tabnyobii C Maina - Deceased) v Keino & 2 others (Civil Application E037 of 2026) [2026] KECA 871 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicants' motion is not merited, and the application is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent.