Kenyan case law
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Kimani v Mugure & 5 others (Civil Appeal 175 of 2017) [2024] KECA 1258 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision to dismiss the summons for lack of a death certificate and required documents.
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Gitson Energy Limited v Kochale & 14 others (As Representatives of the Residents of Loiyangalani District, Marsabit County) (Civil Appeal (Application) E042 of 2023) [2024] KECA 1260 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court allows the 6th respondent's application and strikes out the notice of appeal and the record of appeal.
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited v Ojwang (Civil Appeal 278 of 2019) [2024] KECA 1265 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is successful, the judgment of the Employment and Labour Relations Court is set aside, and the respondent’s cross appeal is dismissed.
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Gitonga v Republic (Criminal Appeal 96 of 2017) [2024] KECA 1278 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the evidence was sufficient to prove the appellant's identity and the act of delement, and upholds the conviction and sentence.
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Kubri Road Works Limited v Kariuki & another (Civil Application E065 of 2024) [2024] KECA 1144 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent.
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Kibosia & 11 others v Chebelieni & another (Civil Appeal E162 of 2021) [2024] KECA 1269 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal succeeds, and the High Court's ruling is set aside. The succession cause is remitted to the High Court at Eldoret for hearing and determination on merit by any judge other than the presiding judge.
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Keith & 2 others (Sued in Their Capacity as Advocates Practising Under the Firm Name of Daly and Figgis Advocate) v Alibhai (Civil Appeal 359 of 2018) [2024] KECA 1196 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs.
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John & 8 others v Gikunda (Civil Appeal 168 of 2018) [2024] KECA 1221 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Court of Appeal upholds the judgment of the Environment and Land Court.
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Johmat Distributors Limited v Central Bank of Kenya & 3 others (Civil Appeal E263 of 2021) [2024] KECA 1178 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the appeal and upheld the High Court judgment.
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Mwangi v Vastu Company Limited (Civil Appeal E886 of 2023) [2024] KECA 1234 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ We strike out the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal filed by Vastu Company Limited.
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Four M Insurance Brokers Limited v Public Procurement Administrative Review Board & 3 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E1009 of 2023) [2024] KECA 1212 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 2nd respondent
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Ngethe v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & another (Civil Appeal (Application) E006 of 2020) [2024] KECA 1174 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court grants the applicant's application for stay of further proceedings in Anti-Corruption Case No. 19 of 2010 pending the determination of the appeal.
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Embu Resort Limited & another v Kabutu & 3 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E103 of 2023) [2024] KECA 1237 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismissed the applicants' claims and ordered the transfer of 28 acres to the respondents.
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Cross Current Indigenous Network v Commissioner for Lands & another (Civil Appeal 370 of 2018) [2024] KECA 1141 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the 2nd respondent will have the costs of the appeal and the suit.
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Meta Platforms, Inc & 2 others v Motaung & 186 others; Kenya National Human Rights and Equality Commission & 14 others (Interested Parties) (Civil Appeal E232 & E445 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2024] KECA 1262 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the appellants' application to strike out the petition against the 2nd and 3rd respondents, as it would leave certain questions unanswered and the court is enjoined to administer justice expeditiously.
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M'Ibaya v Republic (Criminal Appeal 44 of 2017) [2024] KECA 1295 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety. The appellant's conviction was based on safe evidence. The sentence for robbery with violence is death, which is lawful and cannot be interfered with.
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Amweye v Republic (Criminal Appeal 256 of 2019) [2024] KECA 1208 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal against conviction and sentence herein fails and is hereby dismissed.
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St. John of God Hospital Tigania v Michubu (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Agnes Kawira) (Civil Application E052 of 2024) [2024] KECA 1259 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Makau & another v Kilolo (Miscellaneous Civil Application E521 of 2023) [2024] KECA 1173 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed under Rule 58(6) of the Court of Appeal Rules 2022 due to non-compliance with court directions.
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Kitaka v Republic (Criminal Appeal 128 of 2016) [2024] KECA 1146 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed.
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Were v Republic (Criminal Appeal 254 of 2019) [2024] KECA 1266 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are affirmed.
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Hamed v Easley & another (Civil Appeal 7 of 2019) [2024] KECA 1142 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal fails and is hereby dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent only.
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Karia v Mount Kenya Bottlers Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) 127 of 2019) [2024] KECA 1256 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the application for extension of time and leave to amend the memorandum of appeal.
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Shangasu v Republic (Criminal Appeal E042 of 2023) [2024] KECA 1223 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction for murder is upheld.
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Duncan & 2 others v Family Bank Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E211 of 2023) [2024] KECA 1148 (KLR) (20 September 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted, and the orders made by the Environment and Land Court at Kajiado are stayed.