Kenyan case law

Mwadilo & another v Sagalla Ranchers Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E003 of 2023) [2026] KECA 931 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice of Motion dated 17th March 2023 is allowed, and the Record of appeal dated 6th December 2022 is hereby struck out with costs to the Applicants.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SJS v Republic (Criminal Appeal E003 of 2024) [2026] KECA 921 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety. The judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Garsen is upheld.

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.

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited (Now KCB Bank Limited) v Tanzania National Roads Agency & another (Civil Application E068 of 2025) [2026] KECA 894 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Chesyna v Matunda t/a EM Juma & Co Advocates (Civil Application E026 of 2026) [2026] KECA 872 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant's application for extension of time to file the memorandum and record of appeal is dismissed with no orders as to costs.