Kenyan case law

Tonkei v Kasha (Civil Application E002 of 2026) [2026] KECA 700 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the record of appeal is ordered to be filed and served within 30 days from the date of this ruling.

Orina v Hardware Trading Stores Limited (Civil Appeal E039 of 2020) [2026] KECA 625 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Reasons)

✦ The appeal was dismissed with costs to the respondent. The trial court erred in elevating the evidential threshold beyond what the law of civil proof requires.

Njuguna v Mugo & 4 others (Civil Appeal 30 of 2020) [2026] KECA 647 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The learned judge found that the Land Registrar and District Surveyor acted within their statutory powers in fixing the boundaries and amending the Registry Index Map. The learned judge held that parcels 734 and 735 were not part of parcel 136 and should be struck off the register.

Mwangi & 15 others v Kirinyaga & another (Civil Application E133 of 2025) [2026] KECA 677 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Motion fails and is dismissed with costs to the respondents

Shah & another v Diamond Trust Bank of Kenya Ltd & another (Civil Application E466 of 2025) [2026] KECA 704 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent

Mugiira & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 98 of 2017) [2026] KECA 663 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld.

Saham Assurance Company (K) Limited v Abwao & 2 others (Civil Application E496 of 2025) [2026] KECA 690 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the applicant's prayer for extension of time

Matiri (Deceased) v Munene & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E036 of 2022) [2026] KECA 660 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs as it lacks merit.

Mumba & 7 others (Sued on Their Own Behalf and on Behalf of the Predecessors &/or Successors in Title in Their Capacities as the Registered Trustees of the Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme) v Munyao & 148 others (Suing on Their Own Behalf and on Behalf of the Plaintiffs and & Other Members/Beneficiaries of The Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme) (Civil Appeal (Application) 38 of 2014) [2026] KECA 621 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court ordered that the subject matter for computing instruction fees should be the sum of Kshs. 6,982,340,602 which arose through alleged fraud, illegality and unconstitutionality surrounding the failure to recover this amount.

In re Estate of Njeri Karanja (Deceased) (Civil Appeal 317 of 2019) [2026] KECA 665 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The trial court's findings are upheld, and the appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Dike v Republic (Criminal Appeal 15 of 2019) [2026] KECA 682 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal found that the evidence presented was sufficient to support the appellant's conviction for murder.

Rural Development Services Ltd v African Cotton Industries Ltd (Civil Appeal E062 of 2021) [2026] KECA 653 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the appellant could not use the absence of the Land Control Board's consent to invalidate the agreement, which it was contractually required to honour.

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

Ng'ang'a v Kenya Power and Lighting Company (Civil Appeal E012 of 2021) [2026] KECA 648 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the learned trial magistrate erred in awarding Kshs. 200,000 as general damages for trespass and in awarding mesne profits.

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.

Magnoy Communications Ltd v Absa Bank Kenya PLC & another (Civil Application E477 of 2025) [2026] KECA 705 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed, and the respondents are entitled to the costs of the application.

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) v Instalaciones Inabensa SA & 5 others (Civil Application E778 of 2025) [2026] KECA 688 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Application for stay of execution of the High Court ruling is dismissed

Baya & 2 others v Kitunga & 13 others (Civil Appeal E027 of 2022) [2026] KECA 643 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ We find no reason to fault the trial judge for finding that the 2nd appellant did not advance credible reasons to warrant the review and/or setting aside or varying the judgment of the trial court.

Kariuki v Muchina (Civil Application E005 of 2024) [2026] KECA 669 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

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

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.

Mbugua v Mbugua (Civil Application E117 of 2025) [2026] KECA 706 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent

Mwasungia & another v Kimbio (Civil Application E053 of 2025) [2026] KECA 639 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicants' application is dismissed with costs to the respondent

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.

Kioko & 6 others v Muli & 2 others (Civil Appeal 528 of 2019) [2026] KECA 693 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The High Court's finding of contempt and orders are affirmed.

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.