Kenyan case law

• Francis Simiyu v Republic [2020] KECA 796 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal against conviction fails and the death sentence is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment.

  [2020] KECA 796 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Florence Wairimu Kariuki & 6 others v City Council of Nairobi [2020] KECA 416 (KLR)

  ✦ The motion is granted, and time is extended for the applicants to file and serve their notice of appeal and record of appeal within 30 days from the date hereof.

  [2020] KECA 416 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Samuel Kilemi & another v Festus Gituma Kathuka (Suing on behalf of the Estate of David Mwangi Njoroge (Deceased) [2020] KECA 183 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for stay of execution is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

  [2020] KECA 183 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Winfred Nkuene Kirimi v Jecinta Gakii [2020] KECA 115 (KLR)

  ✦ The court ordered a stay of execution of the High Court's judgement until the intended appeal is heard and determined.

  [2020] KECA 115 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• The University of Eldoret & another v Hosea Sitienei & 3 others [2020] KECA 378 (KLR)

  ✦ The Motion for extension of time to file notice of appeal is noted. The Notice of Withdrawal of Motion dated 25th June, 2020 is accepted. The application is withdrawn.

  [2020] KECA 378 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Swaleh Mohamed Waziri & 3 others v Houd Mohmoud Athman & another [2020] KECA 715 (KLR)

  ✦ The 1st appellant is the legal and beneficial owner of Parcel 'C' on Manda Island.

  [2020] KECA 715 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• EMS v Republic [2020] KECA 938 (KLR)

  ✦ The appellant's appeal is dismissed.

  [2020] KECA 938 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Jane Nyaguthi Ndirangu v Peninah Wanjiru Njoroge & 3 others [2020] KECA 899 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is struck out with costs to the respondents

  [2020] KECA 899 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Samson Cheruiyot Barnwach & another v Mary Cheptoo Sote [2020] KECA 550 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs, as the learned judge correctly found that the appellants were served with the summons and the judgment was regular.

  [2020] KECA 550 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Samuel Chege Kihika v Republic [2020] KECA 483 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal has no merit and is hereby dismissed.

  [2020] KECA 483 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Henry Kerage Nyachoti v Republic [2020] KECA 926 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed in totality. The conviction and sentence are upheld.

  [2020] KECA 926 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Jahangir Alaudin Chanandin v Anju Chanandin & 5 others [2020] KECA 112 (KLR)

  ✦ The prayer to amend the Memorandum of Appeal is allowed, and the applicant is ordered to file an amended Memorandum of Appeal within 14 days and serve the respondents.

  [2020] KECA 112 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• George Omondi & 210 others v Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal & 2 others [2020] KECA 666 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court of Appeal dismisses the appeal and upholds the Employment and Labour Relations Court's decision that the ELRC has no jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a decision of the RBA Appeals Tribunal.

  [2020] KECA 666 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Hawkwind Corporation (The Owners of “The MV Kairos") v African Marine & General Engineering [2020] KECA 397 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court granted an extension of time to file and serve the Notice of Appeal, which will lapse seven days from the date of this ruling.

  [2020] KECA 397 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Leonard Gethoi Kamweti v National Bank of Kenya Limited [2020] KECA 694 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court found the termination of employment unlawful and malicious, and awarded the appellant a total sum of Ksh. 8,050,728 as twelve months gross salary at the time of termination.

  [2020] KECA 694 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Kenya Revenue Authority & another v Republic (Ex parte) Kenya Nut Company Limited [2020] KECA 764 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the High Court's judgment

  [2020] KECA 764 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Ibrahim Maramba Mukabana v Republic [2020] KECA 917 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal against conviction is dismissed, and the death sentence is set aside. The appellant will serve 30 years imprisonment.

  [2020] KECA 917 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• WKN v Republic [2020] KECA 150 (KLR)

  ✦ The learned Judge’s conclusion that the appellant was at the scene of the murder and the circumstantial evidence proved her guilt beyond reasonable doubt is upheld.

  [2020] KECA 150 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Zhongmei Engineering (K) Group Limited v Anthony Wachira Wairimu & another (Suing as Legal Representatives and Administrators of the estate of Josphat Kiuri Mwangi) [2020] KECA 40 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court declines to grant the prayer to extend time and dismisses the application with costs.

  [2020] KECA 40 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Ummi Mbwana Mwalimu & 2 others v Tapioca Limited [2020] KECA 524 (KLR)

  ✦ The court grants the application for extension of time but denies the application for stay of execution.

  [2020] KECA 524 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• George Mwaura Kabui v Catherine Muthoni Ireri [2020] KECA 819 (KLR)

  ✦ The court granted the stay of execution pending appeal.

  [2020] KECA 819 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Zakayo Matheka Mutisya Substituted for David Mutisya Mumo(Deceased) v Esther Mbaika [2020] KECA 839 (KLR)

  ✦ We find no merit in this appeal. The respondent is the lawful owner of the suit properties as determined in Nairobi HCCC No. 6660 of 1992, which remains undisturbed.

  [2020] KECA 839 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Francis Omwenga Opiyo v Republic [2020] KECA 70 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal against conviction is dismissed, and the sentence of death is reduced to the term already served.

  [2020] KECA 70 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Gilbert Otieno Okite & another v Kenya Sugar Research Foundation [2020] KECA 900 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed with no order as to costs.

  [2020] KECA 900 (KLR) Court of Appeal

• Frank Wafula v Mansukhalal Jesang Maru [2020] KECA 811 (KLR)

  ✦ The 18 days delay in filing the appeal is not considered inordinate. The record of appeal was filed within 30 days of the certificate of delay, which is well explained and not unreasonable.

  [2020] KECA 811 (KLR) Court of Appeal