Kenyan case law

• Republic v Mwangi (Criminal Application 001 of 2022) [2023] KECA 1041 (KLR) (5 July 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ We allow the Notice of motion dated October 28, 2022, by consent of both counsel in terms of prayers 4 and 5 of the motion and order that this motion raises a matter of general public importance as to whether mandatory minimum sentences as prescribed in the Sexual Offences Act are unconstitutional; and whether courts have discretion to impose sentences below the minimum mandatory sentences as prescribed in sexual offences matters.

  [2023] KECA 1041 (KLR) Court of Appeal 5 July 2023

• Wekesa v Republic (Criminal Appeal E111 of 2022) [2023] KECA 792 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The conviction is safe and the sentence is constitutional. The appeal is dismissed.

  [2023] KECA 792 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Kuria & 19 others v Nyota (Civil Application 11 of 2019) [2023] KECA 797 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court orders the Notice of Motion filed by the respondent to be struck out.

  [2023] KECA 797 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Kangangi v Iburi & another; Mwirigi & another (Intended Appellants) (Suing as Intended Legal Representative of the Estate of Jacob Kabuto Mwirigi) (Civil Appeal (Application) 258 of 2019) [2023] KECA 1019 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The appeal is revived and the applicants are appointed as legal representatives of the estate of the first respondent.

  [2023] KECA 1019 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Kipchumba v BOG Tambach Teachers Training College (Civil Appeal 100 of 2019) [2023] KECA 802 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Judgment)

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

  [2023] KECA 802 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Mbaabu v Republic (Criminal Appeal 80 of 2017) [2023] KECA 1645 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appellant's claim that the conviction was not based on evidence beyond reasonable doubt is rejected. The sentence of life imprisonment is confirmed as appropriate given the circumstances.

  [2023] KECA 1645 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Moses (Administratrix of the Estate of Moses Kioi Muturi) v Kinyanjui & 2 others (Civil Application 62 of 2019) [2023] KECA 796 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Notice of Appeal is deemed withdrawn by the Court of Appeal.

  [2023] KECA 796 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Korir v Karebe Gold Mining Ltd & 4 others (Civil Application E012 of 2023) [2023] KECA 803 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application is allowed to the extent of staying the process of sentencing, but other proceedings are not stayed.

  [2023] KECA 803 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Chepkwony v Chepkwony (Civil Application E037 of 2021) [2023] KECA 801 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application is granted, and the applicant is granted an extension of time to file a notice of appeal and a memorandum of appeal within 7 days of the grant of leave.

  [2023] KECA 801 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Kathee alias Kabii v Republic (Criminal Appeal 13 of 2017) [2023] KECA 1043 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the death sentence is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to 30 years imprisonment from the date of conviction.

  [2023] KECA 1043 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Chepyegon v Chepyegon (Civil Application E061 of 2022) [2023] KECA 798 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Court ordered the Notice of Appeal to be deemed withdrawn.

  [2023] KECA 798 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Egerton University & 3 others v University Academic Staff Union Egerton University Chapter & 4 others (Civil Application E102 of 2022 & Civil Appeal (Application) E155 of 2022 & E002 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KECA 795 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court grants a stay of proceedings and execution, staying further proceedings in the ELRC Cause No. E016 of 2022 pending the hearing of the intended appeal.

  [2023] KECA 795 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Langat v Chepkwony (Suing as the administrator by limited grant of the Estate of Kaplachan Maritim) (Civil Application E005 of 2023) [2023] KECA 799 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court granted the application for extension of time to file an appeal out of time.

  [2023] KECA 799 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Morjaria v Junior & another (Civil Appeal 112 of 2019) [2023] KECA 805 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Judgment)

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

  [2023] KECA 805 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• National Social Security Fund v Peter & 47 others (Civil Appeal E020 of 2021) [2023] KECA 804 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the judgment of the trial court is upheld.

  [2023] KECA 804 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Mwiti v Republic (Criminal Appeal 88 of 2017) [2023] KECA 1042 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld.

  [2023] KECA 1042 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Chepalam & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 159 of 2019) [2023] KECA 800 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ We find merit in the appeal and allow it, setting the appellants at liberty.

  [2023] KECA 800 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Mutangati v Republic (Criminal Appeal 59 of 2018) [2023] KECA 793 (KLR) (30 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ We set aside the 20-year sentence and substitute it with a 15-year sentence.

  [2023] KECA 793 (KLR) Court of Appeal 30 June 2023

• Abdalla & another v Temo & 6 others (Civil Application E002 of 2021) [2023] KECA 773 (KLR) (23 June 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application to strike out the Notice of Appeal is dismissed as it was made out of the prescribed time.

  [2023] KECA 773 (KLR) Court of Appeal 23 June 2023

• Opiyo v Teachers Service Commission (Civil Application E048 of 2022) [2023] KECA 786 (KLR) (23 June 2023) (Order)

  ✦ The Court directs that the Deputy Registrar serve the application and the applicant's submissions upon the advocate of the respondent within 7 days, and the respondent shall file a replying affidavit and submissions within 3 days.

  [2023] KECA 786 (KLR) Court of Appeal 23 June 2023

• National Environment Management Authority & another v KM (Minor suing through Mother and Best friend SKS) & 17 others (Civil Appeal E004 of 2020 & E032 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2023] KECA 775 (KLR) (23 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court affirmed the orders of the Environment and Land Court except for the assessment of damages and the removal of pollution, directing the National Environmental Management Agency to identify and remove pollution and report progress every three months.

  [2023] KECA 775 (KLR) Court of Appeal 23 June 2023

• Nyambane v Nyambane (Civil Appeal 22 of 2019) [2023] KECA 788 (KLR) (23 June 2023) (Judgment)

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

  [2023] KECA 788 (KLR) Court of Appeal 23 June 2023

• Ayora v Republic (Criminal Appeal 145 of 2015) [2023] KECA 787 (KLR) (23 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal against conviction is dismissed, and the death sentence is substituted with a 20-year imprisonment term.

  [2023] KECA 787 (KLR) Court of Appeal 23 June 2023

• Omboga v Bosire (Civil Appeal 38 of 2019) [2023] KECA 790 (KLR) (23 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The Court affirmed the judgment of the Environment and Land Court, awarding the respondent nominal damages for trespass and costs.

  [2023] KECA 790 (KLR) Court of Appeal 23 June 2023

• Rajpal v Giacosa (Civil Appeal E006 of 2021) [2023] KECA 766 (KLR) (23 June 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The Appellant is entitled to refund of the deposit and other costs, and the Respondent's counterclaim is dismissed.

  [2023] KECA 766 (KLR) Court of Appeal 23 June 2023