Kenyan case law

Miwani Sugar Company (1989) Limited [In Receivership] v Crossley Holdings Limited & 6 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E207 of 2021) [2026] KECA 661 (KLR) (30 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant's application for leave to amend the Notice of Appeal dated 7th October 2021 is granted

Registered Trustees Kisii Sports Club v Registered Trustees (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kenya) (Civil Application E123 of 2025) [2026] KECA 679 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the application, allowing the applicant to file and serve the Notice of Appeal out of time.

Kitai v Republic (Criminal Application E054 of 2025) [2026] KECA 678 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal out of time within fourteen (14) days of today's date. The applicant shall file and serve the respondent with the record of appeal within thirty (30) days upon service of the Notice of Appeal.

Oguta v Republic (Criminal Application E052 of 2025) [2026] KECA 684 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal out of time within fourteen (14) days of today's date. The applicant shall file and serve the record of appeal within thirty (30) days upon service of the Notice of Appeal.

Owino v Republic (Criminal Application E003 of 2026) [2026] KECA 675 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as it lacks merit.

Gatobu v Mwichwiri Farmers Co. Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E138 of 2025) [2026] KECA 673 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to lodge a notice of appeal is dismissed due to inordinate delay, lack of explanation, and lackadaisical concern for the case.

Macharia (Civil Appeal (Application) E081 of 2023) [2026] KECA 658 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Application allowed. Leave granted to Ms. Magee Law LLP to cease acting on condition that the advocate shall serve and take responsibility for serving the order on their erstwhile client.

Kaunyangi v Republic (Criminal Appeal E057 of 2021) [2026] KECA 662 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed as the evidence was sufficient to support the appellant's conviction and the trial court's sentence was appropriate.

Anampiu (Sued as Legal Representative of the Estate of M’anampiu M’amuru Gatunga alias Anampiu Amuru (Deceased)) v Akwalu (Sued as Legal Representative of the Estate of Joseph M’akwalu M’amuru alias Joseph Gachui (Deceased)) (Civil Appeal (Application) E0171 of 2023) [2026] KECA 668 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the leave sought, if there is a need.

Andeso & another (Suing as Legal Representatives in the Estate of Samson Ndunde Lime - Deceased) v Idris & another (Civil Application E121 of 2025) [2026] KECA 685 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicants' application for extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal was granted

Extra Mile Limited v Mwai & 2 others (Civil Appeal 456 of 2019) [2026] KECA 712 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

Mwanza v Republic (Criminal Appeal 72 of 2017) [2026] KECA 635 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

Warui & 6 others v Adan & 5 others (Civil Application E632 of 2025) [2026] KECA 707 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court granted the application for a temporary stay of the ruling pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.

Roberts & another v Parsare & 5 others (Civil Appeal E004 of 2021) [2026] KECA 644 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is incompetent and this Court has no jurisdiction to entertain it

Postal Corporation of Kenya v Straight Security Services Limited (Civil Application E696 of 2025) [2026] KECA 689 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed.

Wamae v Republic (Criminal Application E012 of 2026) [2026] KECA 672 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application, extending the time for filing an appeal and waiving court fees due to the applicant's indigence.

Mwangi v Luis (Suing as the Executrix of the Estate of Vincent Aghostinho Raphael Luis (Deceased) & another (Civil Appeal E053 of 2024) [2026] KECA 649 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The trial court's decision to include the suit land as part of the deceased's estate is set aside. The appellant's claim is upheld.

Elsek & another v Director of Public Prosecutions (Criminal Application E012 of 2025) [2026] KECA 641 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The appeal is arguable, but the applicants have failed to demonstrate that it will be rendered nugatory absent stay.

Mwangi v Mwangi (Civil Appeal 237 of 2019) [2026] KECA 695 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the application for proof of the alleged oral will

Waweru v Munene (Civil Appeal 126 of 2020) [2026] KECA 680 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed.

Titus Makhanu & Associates Advocates v Hall Equitorial Limited (Civil Application E625 of 2025) [2026] KECA 710 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court allows the application and directs that the record of appeal be filed and served within thirty (30) days from the date of delivery of this ruling.

Gikonyo v Attorney General & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E009 of 2023) [2026] KECA 671 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Motion has merit and the applicant's firm is granted leave to cease acting for the 2nd Respondent with costs awarded

M’Itimburi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 148 of 2019) [2026] KECA 683 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court affirmed the conviction and sentence of the trial court.

Olalui Group Ranch v Tina & 11 others (Civil Appeal E021 of 2020) [2026] KECA 646 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the case is remanded to the Environment and Land Court for a retrial.

Swanya Limited v Daima Bank Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) 270 of 2001) [2026] KECA 717 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The consent order is set aside, and the appeal is restored for hearing on its merits.