Kenyan case law

Mburu t/a J. M. Mburu & Co. Advocates v County Government of Mombasa & another (Civil Appeal 73 of 2019) [2026] KECA 495 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the reference, finding that the Applicant failed to establish any basis for interference with the single Judge's decision.

Mburu v Kariuki & another (Civil Appeal 15 of 2020) [2026] KECA 529 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The learned Judge's findings on the issues were upheld, and the title held by the 2nd Defendant was found to be not a good title, leading to the cancellation of the title and allowing the 1st respondent's claim.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guandai v Metiaki & another (Civil Appeal 354 of 2019) [2026] KECA 498 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ We set aside the judgment of the ELC and substitute therefor a declaration that the appellant is the beneficial owner of the suit property, an order for transfer of the property to the appellant, and costs awarded to the appellant.

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

✦ We dismiss the appeal with costs.

Muganda v Kel Chemicals Limited (Civil Application E759 of 2025) [2026] KECA 533 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant shall file the notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of the ruling.

Mukweyi v Republic (Criminal Appeal E101 of 2021) [2026] KECA 606 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed as the sentence was legally and properly imposed.

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

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.

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.

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

Berlin Equipment Limited v Mascor Kenya Limited (Civil Appeal E112 of 2023) [2026] KECA 530 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The High Court erred in law by holding that it lacked jurisdiction to restrain threatened insolvency proceedings and by striking out the suit on unpleaded constitutional grounds.

Wesonga v Republic (Criminal Appeal E042 of 2020) [2026] KECA 595 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is partially successful, the death sentence is set aside and a 20-year prison term is imposed.

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.

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.

Attorney General & another v Phoenix Global Kenya Limited & 6 others (Civil Appeal (Application) 63 of 2019) [2026] KECA 525 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The taxation order is set aside, and the Bill is remitted for re-taxation by another taxing officer.

Oduor v Republic (Criminal Appeal E076 of 2021) [2026] KECA 609 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the prosecution proved the element of malice aforethought, and the appellant was found guilty of murder.

Mwinzi v Republic (Criminal Appeal E061 of 2023) [2026] KECA 543 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ We uphold the Appellant's conviction and sentence. The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.

Gathumbi v Gathumbi (Civil Application E068 of 2022) [2026] KECA 514 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court does not have the requisite jurisdiction to consider the application as there is no valid notice of appeal on record.

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.

Kenya Ports Authority v Powerparts Kenya Limited (Civil Application E052 of 2025) [2026] KECA 549 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and there is a stay of execution of the ruling and consequential orders and a stay of the garnishee proceedings.

South Coast Holdings Limited v Alibhai t/a Diani Gallery (Civil Appeal E023 of 2022) [2026] KECA 502 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ Appellant's claim for rent and service charge arrears is dismissed due to unlawful eviction and undisputed errors in computation.