Kenyan case law
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Voi Development Company Limited v Agam Investments Limited [2016] KECA 416 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the appellant sold the suit properties to the respondent and that the respondent is the legal owner. The 2nd and 3rd defendants were not innocent purchasers and were not entitled to specific performance or injunctions.
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Vura Mwachirumbi v Republic [2016] KECA 542 (KLR)
✦ The identification of the appellant by PW1 and PW2 through his voice was admissible and reliable, and the judgment of the High Court was in accordance with the law.
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George Njenga Kagai v Samuel Kabi Njoroge & another [2016] KECA 120 (KLR)
✦ The application for stay of execution of the judgment of the High Court is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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Stephen Kihunge Kariuki & another v Republic [2016] KECA 169 (KLR)
✦ The appellants' convictions are unsafe due to the lack of settled identification beyond reasonable doubt.
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Stephen Ondieki Ongeto & 2 others v Republic [2016] KECA 788 (KLR)
✦ The appellants were responsible for the deceased's death and had malice aforethought, thus the appeal is dismissed.
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Zimman Settlement Scheme through Gladys Nyokabi & 2 others v East African Sisal Estates Limited & another [2016] KECA 201 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 2nd respondent.
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Francis Maina Kamau v Republic [2016] KECA 188 (KLR)
✦ The appellant's conviction was upheld, and the sentence was lawful.
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Tobias O. See v Maseno University & 3 others [2016] KECA 28 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents
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Hezekiah Michoki v Elizaphan Onyancha Ombongi [2016] KECA 740 (KLR)
✦ The reference is without merit and is dismissed with costs.
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Simon Ndichu Kahoro v Republic [2016] KECA 576 (KLR)
✦ Allow the appeal, quash conviction and set aside death sentence.
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Gilbert Barasa Ondamba v Republic [2016] KECA 296 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction and sentence are confirmed.
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Titus Daniel Nzivo Maweu v Republic [2016] KECA 161 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is devoid of merit, and the conviction and sentence are upheld.
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Gilgil Distributors Limited & 2 others v Kenya Breweries Limited & 2 others [2016] KECA 728 (KLR)
✦ The Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's ruling and ordered the 1st and 2nd respondents to maintain the status quo as at 22nd October, 2013 pending interpartes hearing of the application.
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Z K v Republic [2016] KECA 439 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the appellant had the intent to kill and that the conviction was based on sound evidence, dismissing the appeal.
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Isaac Cypriano Shingore v Kipketer Togom [2016] KECA 656 (KLR)
✦ The High Court was correct in holding that the respondent had acquired title to the property by adverse possession.
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Simon Ndungu Kinuthia v Republic [2016] KECA 180 (KLR)
✦ Affirming the finding that the wrist watch was robbed and reversing the conviction for attempted robbery with violence, the court upholds the conviction for robbery with violence.
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Evans Wamai Karuku v Republic [2016] KECA 682 (KLR)
✦ The conviction for robbery with violence is quashed, and the appellant is convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm. The sentence is commuted to the period already served.
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Idriss Aden Mukhtar & 2 others v County Government of Garissa & another [2016] KECA 208 (KLR)
✦ The application fails and is dismissed.
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Gabo Abdi Songolo v Republic [2016] KECA 166 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the appeal, finding no merit in the grounds raised. The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence.
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Samuel Karoki Muthee v Republic [2016] KECA 62 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, but the death sentences on counts one and two are served concurrently, and the death sentence on count three is suspended.
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Samuel Muriithi Mwangi v Republic [2016 [2016] KECA 144 (KLR)
✦ The court upheld the trial court's findings on the identification of the appellant. The appellant was positively identified by the victim and his wife.
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Teresia Kamene King’oo v Harun Edward Mwangi [2016] KECA 566 (KLR)
✦ The appeal, if successful, may be rendered nugatory unless the orders prayed for in the application are granted
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Gachanja Muhoro & Sons Limited v Titus Mwala Nduva [2016] KECA 204 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs.
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Gabriel Mutava & 2 others v Managing Director Kenya Ports Authority & another [2016] KECA 411 (KLR)
✦ The appeal fails and is dismissed.
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Serraco Limited v Attorney General [2016] KECA 2 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the appellant's claim was not time-barred and dismissed the respondent's defense.