Kenyan case law

FG & another v OGM (Civil Appeal E025 of 2023) [2026] KECA 681 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

Joram v Obadiah (Civil Appeal E029 of 2021) [2026] KECA 667 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the appeal and found in favor of the respondent, holding that the respondent proved adverse possession and the appellant did not assert his rights over the suit property.

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

Njuguna v Republic (Criminal Appeal 100 of 2015) [2026] KECA 652 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction and sentence for robbery with violence are quashed. The appellant is convicted of simple robbery under section 296(1) of the Penal Code and sentenced for the period served.

Kimanga v Republic (Criminal Appeal 23 of 2018) [2026] KECA 650 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appellant was convicted on overwhelming evidence and the appeal lacks merit.

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.

Karenge & another v Mbogo & 4 others (Civil Appeal 52 of 2020) [2026] KECA 714 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The ELC judgment is set aside, and the appellants and 2nd to 4th respondents are ordered to deliver vacant possession of the property to the 1st respondent and be evicted in default.

Samaki Industries (K) Limited v Kenya Ports Authority (Civil Appeal E037 of 2022) [2026] KECA 637 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is moot and without merit, and is hereby dismissed with costs to the respondent.

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.

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

Kiru Tea Factory Company Ltd v Gilbert & 5 others (Civil Appeal E017, E018 & E019 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 654 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ Affirming the Environment and Land Court's order of eviction

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.

Salaries & Remuneration Commission v Gachuiri & 3 others (Civil Appeal E533 & E169 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 692 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the petition raised clear constitutional issues for determination and was, thus, competent. The court also found that the allowance was a benefit to Judges and that termination of the allowance did not contravene Article 160(4) of the Constitution.

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.

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.

Emathe v Republic (Criminal Appeal 185 of 2017) [2026] KECA 651 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.

Sony Corporation v Sony Holdings Limited (Civil Appeal 399 of 2019) [2026] KECA 698 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Miano v Republic (Criminal Appeal E019 of 2024) [2026] KECA 628 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction is upheld, and the sentence of death is affirmed.

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.

Kibara v Kihara (Civil Appeal (Application) 201 of 2024) [2026] KECA 659 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the applicant leave to file notice of appeal within seven (7) days and record of appeal fourteen (14) days thereafter.

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

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

Sadi v Kenya Ports Authority (Civil Appeal E122 of 2023) [2026] KECA 642 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is incompetent for want of jurisdiction and is accordingly struck out with costs to the respondent.

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.

Kogi (Suing as the Representative of the Estate of the late Elijah Kogi Gichaga) & another v Gichaga (Civil Appeal E021 of 2021) [2026] KECA 620 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appellants failed to demonstrate a common intention that the parties had a beneficial interest and that the respondent acted to their detriment.