Kenyan case law

Odede v Republic (Criminal Appeal 143 of 2018) [2026] KECA 623 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld

Khaoya v Republic (Criminal Appeal E071 of 2021) [2026] KECA 615 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The sentence of 25 years' imprisonment is set aside and substituted with a sentence of the period already served.

Mogeni & 2 others v Tinega (Sung as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Nahashon tinega Kurura) (Civil Appeal (Application) E253 of 2024) [2026] KECA 631 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and there shall be a stay of execution of the judgment and decree of the Environment and Land Court pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.

Nyambega alias Bobu v Republic (Criminal Appeal 371 of 2019) [2026] KECA 596 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety as the appellant has not established any grounds upon which this Court can interfere with his sentence.

Easy Coach v Njogu (Civil Appeal 516 of 2019) [2026] KECA 559 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the appellant failed to establish a valid and fair reason for the termination of the respondent's employment.

Nicholus v Attorney General & 7 others; Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited & 5 others (Interested Parties) (Civil Application E209 of 2024) [2026] KECA 629 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety. The Notice of Motion dated 11th October 2024 is dismissed in its entirety.

Kinyuri & another v Kajiado County Lands Surveyor (Civil Application E725 of 2025) [2026] KECA 520 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to file the appeal out of time is allowed, and the applicants are granted 30 days to file and serve their appeal.

Ngala v Kenya Kazi Services Limited (Civil Application E726 of 2025) [2026] KECA 545 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to file the notice of appeal is allowed, and the applicant is granted 14 days from the date of this ruling to file and serve the notice of appeal.

Nanchang Foreign Engineering Company (Kenya) v Straight Security Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E998 of 2024) [2026] KECA 561 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants leave to amend the appellant's Memorandum of Appeal to include a ground relating to the setoff of Kes. 232,491/- already paid in partial settlement of the debt.

CMC Motors Group v Swaleh (Civil Appeal E068 of 2023) [2026] KECA 496 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the termination was not fair and lawful, and the respondent was entitled to compensation.

Dakianga Distributors (K) Limited v Kenya Seed Co. Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) 168 of 2011) [2026] KECA 586 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Judgment rendered by the Court of Appeal on 24th February 2015 is amended to include the order for interest as awarded by the High Court.

Osongo & another v Board of Management Pumwani Boys Secondary School (Civil Application E643 of 2025) [2026] KECA 521 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The motion is allowed, and the applicants shall proceed to file the intended appeal within 30 days from the date of this ruling, failure to do which means these orders shall stand vacated.

Isaya v Republic (Criminal Appeal E054 of 2024) [2026] KECA 591 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court holds that the prosecution did not prove malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt and substitutes the murder conviction with manslaughter.

Jamari Enterprises Limited v Public Procurement Administrative Review Board & 2 others (Civil Appeal E076 of 2026) [2026] KECA 554 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.

Muthemba & another v Delmonte (K) Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E396 of 2021) [2026] KECA 563 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the 7-year delay in filing the record of appeal is unexplained and inordinate.

Wananda & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal E034 of 2021) [2026] KECA 613 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed as the prosecution proved the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

Oyugi & 2 others v Board of Governors, Khwisero Girls Secondary School & 2 others (Civil Appeal 94 of 2020) [2026] KECA 630 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent

Mwenesi & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 163 of 2020) [2026] KECA 633 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, the conviction and sentence quashed, and the appellants are set at liberty.

Mukanda alias Jemaa v Republic (Criminal Appeal E092 of 2021) [2026] KECA 612 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

Tough & another v National Bank of Kenya & another (Civil Application E076 of 2025) [2026] KECA 587 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs

Kiniti & another v Mwangi (Suing in Her Capacity as Legal Representative and Administrator of the Estate of the Late Mwangi Kabaiku - (Deceased)) (Civil Appeal (Application) E1006 of 2024) [2026] KECA 551 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application and orders the advocate to cease acting for the appellants in the appeal.

Saoina & 7 others v Kajiado & 2 others (Civil Appeal 461 of 2019) [2026] KECA 556 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ We find the appeal to have merit and allow it. We set aside the judgment and decree of the Environment and Land Court and substitute a judgment for the appellants against the 1st respondent.

Kioko v Attorney General (Civil Appeal E017 of 2022) [2026] KECA 500 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ We dismiss the appeal with costs.

Owiti v Republic (Criminal Appeal 268 of 2019) [2026] KECA 608 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the issues raised were not properly before the court due to the appellant not raising them in the lower courts.

Gona & 2 others v Republic (Criminal Appeal E026, E027 & E028 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 518 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)