Kenyan case law

Olalo v Republic (Criminal Appeal E064 of 2021) [2026] KECA 593 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction is upheld, but the death penalty is replaced with a custodial term of twenty-five (25) years imprisonment

Saikwa (Suing as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Andrew Kisa Saikwa) v Vomorono Limited & 7 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E303 of 2021) [2026] KECA 493 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed in terms of prayers 2 and 3 thereof. Each party shall bear its 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.

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.

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

Rurai Ndia-Ini Kiambi Building Company Limited v Segcon Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) 171 of 2022) [2026] KECA 550 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed. The time is extended to file the appeal to the date when the Record of Appeal was filed. The Record of Appeal is deemed properly filed.

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

Noah v Nkai & 3 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E141 of 2021) [2026] KECA 532 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as devoid of merit

Odindo (Suing as the Administrator and Legal Representative of the Estate of George Ismael Odindo - Deceased) v National Bank of Kenya Limited & 2 others (Civil Application E596 of 2025) [2026] KECA 544 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the applicant's application for extension of time to file an appeal out of time.

Sinohydro Corporation Limited v Shengtai Company Limited (Civil Application E622 of 2025) [2026] KECA 522 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant shall proceed to file the intended appeal within 30 days from the date of this ruling.

Attorney General v Katiba Institute & 23 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E031 of 2026) [2026] KECA 564 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court declines the application for stay of the impugned judgment.

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.

Karia v Mt. Kenya Bottlers Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) 127 of 2019) [2026] KECA 505 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed.

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

✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld

Mahad v Jenipher & 2 others (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Jechonia Oliver Achola Ndinya) & 3 others (Civil Application 762 of 2025) [2026] KECA 531 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant shall file the Notice of Appeal within 21 days from the date of this ruling.

Nguruman Limited v Attorney General (on Behalf of the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government) (Civil Appeal (Application) E730 of 2024) [2026] KECA 562 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the application merited and grants it with the effect that the sum of Kshs.16,675,000,000 awarded as general damages shall attract interest at court rates with effect from 28th July 2021.

Ponda v Ramadhan (Civil Application 169 of 2020) [2026] KECA 617 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application for substitution of the legal representation.

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

Ochango v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E042 of 2025) [2026] KECA 599 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal and the record of 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

Ochieng v Ogutu (Civil Application E180 of 2024) [2026] KECA 603 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court allows the applicant's application for an order of temporary injunction.

Pepela v Republic (Criminal Appeal 91 of 2021) [2026] KECA 592 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court substituted the conviction for murder with one for manslaughter due to lack of evidence of malice aforethought.

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.

Onsate v Republic (Criminal Appeal 370 of 2019) [2026] KECA 604 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.

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.