Kenyan case law

Njiru (Suing on Behalf of Ikambi Clan and as Legal Representative of the Late Njiru Kugariura) v District Commissioner, Mbeere District & 3 others; Njue (Interested Party) (Civil Appeal 153 of 2020) [2026] KECA 676 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Interested Party.

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.

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.

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.

Valar Frontiers Limited v Walker (Civil Appeal (Application) E054 of 2025) [2026] KECA 645 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant's appeal is not frivolous and the orders sought are granted with the result that an order is hereby issued staying execution of the judgment and decree pending the hearing and determination of the applicant's appeal.

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Gulbahar v Muiyoro t/a Spotted Zebra & another (Civil Appeal (Application) 305 of 2018) [2026] KECA 701 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the application for review, setting aside and/or correcting the judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on 25th November 2016.

Nation Media Group Limited v Simon (Civil Appeal 521 of 2019) [2026] KECA 713 (KLR) (25 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found the publication defamatory and dismissed the appellant's appeal.

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.

Magut v National Bank of Kenya (Civil Appeal 42 of 2020) [2026] KECA 610 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Langat & 2 others (Suing as the officials of the 343 members of Koita Welfare Self Help Group) v Kericho County Secretary & 12 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E142 of 2022) [2026] KECA 601 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicants' application fails and is dismissed.

Mutyaene v KCB Limited (Civil Appeal E009 of 2021) [2026] KECA 571 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the appellant failed to prove his case on a balance of probabilities and that the respondent acted in good faith without negligence.

Njoroge v Karanja & 2 others (Civil Application E123 of 2025) [2026] KECA 580 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the application and grants the applicant 60 days from the date of the ruling to file her appeal.

Mwangi v Kimaiyo & another (Suing as Legal Representatives of the Estate of Nicodemus Kipkorir Kimutai) (Civil Application E010 of 2026) [2026] KECA 579 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted leave to file and serve the notice of appeal and record of appeal within 14 days from the date of the ruling.

Mirugi Kariuki & Company Advocates v Wangui (Civil Application E139 of 2025) [2026] KECA 581 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the firm of Mirugi Kariuki & Co. Advocates is granted leave to cease acting for the respondent.