Kenyan case law

Commissioner of Domestic Taxes v Sturrock Shipping (K) Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E328 of 2021) [2026] KECA 853 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ We order that the ruling in Nairobi Civil Appeal (Application) No. E198/2021 should also apply mutatis mutandis to the reference and application herein.

Wanjiru v Republic (Criminal Application E003 of 2026) [2026] KECA 835 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court exercises its discretion in favor of the applicant and directs her to file her notice of appeal within 14 days and the memorandum of appeal and the record of appeal within 45 days from the date of the ruling.

Njenga alias Karati v Republic (Criminal Appeal 109 of 2017) [2026] KECA 816 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ We find no merit in the appeal and dismiss it in its entirety.

ECP Kenya Limited v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Civil Application E729 of 2025) [2026] KECA 844 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants a conditional stay of execution of the judgment and decree, requiring the applicant to deposit 30% of the decretal amount in an interest-earning account or provide a bank guarantee within 60 days.

Mwaura v City Council of Nairobi & 2 others (Civil Appeal 658 of 2019) [2026] KECA 825 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the appellant has failed to prove his case on a balance of probabilities and dismisses the suit with costs.

Bank of South Sudan v Government of South Sudan & 3 others (Civil Application E194 of 2025) [2026] KECA 823 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants leave to appeal but declines to stay execution or proceedings

Siendei v Republic (Criminal Application E042 of 2025) [2026] KECA 839 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the applicant has not persuaded the court that his application is deserving.

Ng’ang’a v Republic (Criminal Appeal E003 of 2023) [2026] KECA 841 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

Commissioner of Domestic Taxes v WEC Lines Kenya Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E197 of 2021) [2026] KECA 854 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ We order that the ruling in Nairobi Civil Appeal (Application) No. E198/2021 should also apply mutatis mutandis to the reference and application herein, and the application to strike out the appeal is dismissed.

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.

Centurion Engineers & Builders Ltd v Kenya Bureau of Standards (Civil Appeal (Application) E398 of 2021) [2026] KECA 828 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The reference is allowed, and the Deputy Registrar's ruling on the taxation of instruction fees is set aside. The instruction fees are remitted for fresh taxation.

Sauti Savings & Credit Co-operative Society Limited v Omuse & 8 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E760 of 2025) [2026] KECA 818 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds no merit in the Notice of Motion and dismisses the application with costs.

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.

Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited v Banking Insurance & Finance Union (Civil Appeal 7 of 2020) [2026] KECA 851 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal of the grievant and found that her dismissal was fair and justified.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Njau v Republic (Criminal Application E004 of 2026) [2026] KECA 859 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant is granted leave to file his notice of appeal and petition of appeal out of time

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.

Kanyili v Republic (Criminal Application E041 of 2025) [2026] KECA 813 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the delay in filing the appeal is inordinate and undeserving of the court's discretion to extend the time.

Mutembei v Republic (Criminal Application E096 of 2025) [2026] KECA 834 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the application and directs the applicant to file his notice of appeal within 14 days and the memorandum of appeal and the record of appeal within 45 days from the date of the ruling.