Kenyan case law

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)

Tuei & another v Towett (Civil Application E029 of 2026) [2026] KECA 881 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the application for extension of time, finding that the notice of appeal was filed outside the 14-day period and was therefore incompetent and invalid.

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.

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.

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

Musila v Chege & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E567 of 2024) [2026] KECA 892 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed. The applicant is ordered to effect personal service of the hearing notice and requisite appellate documents following the route deposed in the affidavit of service by Kooro Erastus Samuel.

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.

Mburu v Republic (Criminal Application E012 of 2026) [2026] KECA 861 (KLR) (5 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the application and directs the applicant to file a notice of appeal within 14 days of the ruling.

Chepkwony v Republic (Criminal Application E016 of 2026) [2026] KECA 866 (KLR) (5 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is directed to file a notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of this ruling.

Lemushen v Republic (Criminal Application E013 of 2026) [2026] KECA 867 (KLR) (5 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the application and directs the applicant to file a notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of this ruling.

PSN v Republic (Criminal Application E014 of 2026) [2026] KECA 860 (KLR) (5 May 2026) (Ruling)

Njoroge v Republic (Criminal Application E011 of 2026) [2026] KECA 868 (KLR) (5 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the application and directs the applicant to file an appeal notice within 14 days.

Owino v Onyango & 2 others (Civil Application E023 of 2026) [2026] KECA 863 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the applicant has not demonstrated compelling reasons to warrant the issuance of the reliefs sought.

Kariuki & another v Matulu & another (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of the Late Mkuthi Ngovi) (Civil Application E697 of 2025) [2026] KECA 842 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicants are granted a chance to appeal the stay order.

Gathongo v Njenga & 4 others (Civil Application E137 of 2025) [2026] KECA 836 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The 1st and 2nd respondents' undated notices of appeal are a nullity and candidates for striking out. The applicant's application is allowed.

Irungu v Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Limited (Civil Application E337 of 2020) [2026] KECA 822 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The notice of appeal is deemed withdrawn due to the respondent's failure to institute the appeal within the prescribed time.

Kanda v Chemor (Civil Application E031 of 2026) [2026] KECA 838 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal granted the application for extension of time to file a notice of appeal out of time.

Kathuma v Musimba (Civil Application E599 of 2025) [2026] KECA 820 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal found that the sale agreement was a forgery and that the trial court had relied on it, but also found that the applicant had admitted to having sold parcel 207 for which full purchase price had been paid and possession granted.

Multichoice Kenya Limited v Inspector General of Police & 8 others (Civil Application Sup E011 of 2026) [2026] KECA 846 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court denied certification, finding that the issue does not warrant the intervention of the Supreme Court.

Masinde v Kitayi & 2 others (Civil Application E032 of 2026) [2026] KECA 862 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed. The applicant shall file and serve her record of appeal within 14 days from the date of this order.

Kiongo v Waweru & another (Civil Appeal 544 of 2019) [2026] KECA 826 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal held that the 1st respondent, John Kinyanjui Waweru, was 100% liable for the accident and the 2nd respondent, Henry Waweru Mburu, was vicariously liable to an equal extent.

Koinange Investments and Development Co Ltd v Ngethe & 3 others (Civil Application E758 of 2025) [2026] KECA 819 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents

Hoking (Kenya) Real Estate Co Limited v Geoegopoulou (Formerly Stavroula Rousalis) & another (Civil Appeal (Application) E650 of 2025) [2026] KECA 831 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for joinder of Denancy Investment Limited as a party to the appeal is allowed. The applicant has demonstrated a stake in the proceedings and its presence is necessary for the complete and effective determination of the issues in controversy.

Commissioner of Domestic Taxes v Inchcape Shipping Services (K) Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E195 of 2021) [2026] KECA 830 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The appeal is not allowed, and the ruling from Nairobi Civil Appeal (Application) No. E198/2021 applies mutatis mutandis to the reference and application herein.