Kenyan case law

Clark v Njoroge & 3 others (Civil Appeal 340 of 2019) [2026] KECA 718 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court allowed the appeal, set aside the judgment of the trial court, declared the appellant the lawful registered proprietor of the suit property, and directed that the impugned entries in the land register be expunged.

Ole Lotapash v Njache & another (Civil Application E015 of 2026) [2026] KECA 721 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant's application is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent.

Cheruiyot & 3 others v Republic (Criminal Appeal 80 of 2018) [2026] KECA 725 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The learned judge's order for a retrial was upheld.

Abuku & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal E151 of 2022) [2026] KECA 722 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal on conviction has failed. The death penalty imposed on the appellants is upheld.

Ali v Ibrahim (Suing as administrator and legal representative of the Late Sebit Abdalla Sebit) & another (Civil Appeal (Application) E133 of 2025) [2026] KECA 720 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs.

Fracht Kenya Limited v Kaloki (Civil Application E070 of 2025) [2026] KECA 719 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court makes no orders as to costs, since the respondent did not file any document in response to the application.

Jedidah v Republic (Criminal Appeal E033 of 2024) [2026] KECA 724 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Judgment)

Wachira v Wachira & 4 others (Civil Application E186 of 2025) [2026] KECA 726 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to file an appeal is dismissed. The substantive matter pending before the High Court, Succession No. 105 of 2020, is heard and disposed of expeditiously.

Royal Herbs Exporters (SEZ) Limited v County Government of Nyandarua (Civil Application E126 of 2025) [2026] KECA 723 (KLR) (10 April 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court dismissed the application for injunction and stay of execution.

Goldfield Insurance Brokers Limited v Public Procurement Administrative Review Board & 3 others (Civil Appeal E137 of 2026) [2026] KECA 711 (KLR) (2 April 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal held that the appellant's Request for Review was filed out of time, and thus the 1st respondent had no jurisdiction to hear and determine it.

Alumasa v County Public Service Board & another (Civil Application E143 of 2025) [2026] KECA 687 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant is granted extension of time to lodge and serve the notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of today's date.

Kisii County Assembly Board & another v Ondieki & another (Civil Application E136 of 2025) [2026] KECA 715 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicants are granted extension of time to lodge and serve the notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of the date of the ruling.

Ndiema v Republic (Criminal Application E064 of 2025) [2026] KECA 716 (KLR) (31 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 14 days of the ruling. He shall file and serve the record of appeal within 30 days upon service of the Notice of Appeal.

Otunga v Republic (Criminal Application E057 of 2025) [2026] KECA 686 (KLR) (31 March 2026) (Ruling)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

✦ The application is dismissed as it lacks merit.

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.