Kenyan case law

Kimaru (On Behalf of the Estate of Paul Kimaru Murage (Deceased)) v Kimaru & 2 others (Civil Application E028 of 2023) [2026] KECA 448 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

Ongeta v Abudo (Civil Application E320 of 2025) [2026] KECA 470 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed. The applicant shall file the appeal within fourteen (14) days from the date of this ruling.

Olwande v Limoke & another (Civil Application E666 of 2025) [2026] KECA 485 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds no merit in the applicant's application and dismisses it with costs.

Kimuu v Njiru (Suing as the Representative of the Estate of Njiru Kimuu (Deceased)) (Civil Appeal 164 of 2020) [2026] KECA 451 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the suit property belonged to the estate of the deceased, Njiru Kimuu, and that the respondent proved his case on a balance of probabilities.

Mwangi v Wambugu (Civil Application E062 of 2025) [2026] KECA 466 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application lacks merit and is dismissed with costs to the respondent

Njuru v Republic (Criminal Appeal 7 of 2019) [2026] KECA 433 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appellant is convicted of murder and the conviction is upheld. The sentence is upheld as it was based on the date the appellant took plea.

Neepe & 2 others v Guttman & another (Civil Appeal 209 of 2019) [2026] KECA 472 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the trial court did not err in allowing production of documents instead of by the makers and in substituting expert witnesses. The court also held that the trial court did not err in not holding a pre-trial conference as required by Order 11 of the Civil Procedure Rules.

Mbugua v Gitau (Civil Application E361 of 2025) [2026] KECA 445 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court extended the time for filing the Notice of Appeal, finding the delay reasonable given the circumstances.

King’ori v Karanja & another (Civil Appeal 171 of 2018) [2026] KECA 480 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ We find no merit in the 1st respondent's appeal and cross-appeal, dismissing both with costs awarded to the 1st respondent.

Metian v Moile (Civil Appeal (Application) E863 of 2024) [2026] KECA 429 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court will allow the application and admit the amended memorandum of appeal.

FHJA (Suing as mother and next friend of the minor) v ASAB (Civil Application E661 of 2025) [2026] KECA 484 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds no merit in the Notice of Motion and dismisses it.

Mustuni v Republic (Criminal Application E051 of 2024) [2026] KECA 446 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the applicant's application for leave to appeal out of time, allowing him to file his notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of this order.

Inspector General, National Police Service & 2 others v National Police Service Commission & another (Civil Application E667 of 2025) [2026] KECA 461 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds no merit in the application and dismisses it with costs.

Kenmot Spares Limited v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited (Civil Application E668 of 2025) [2026] KECA 440 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Leave is granted to file the Notice of Appeal and the draft Notice of Appeal is deemed as duly filed and served upon payment of requisite fees.

Musyimi v Republic (Criminal Application E072 of 2025) [2026] KECA 435 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application and allows the notice of appeal to be deemed duly filed and served.

JKK v Republic (Criminal Appeal 176 of 2017) [2026] KECA 456 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Judgment)

Njuguna v Nyaga (Civil Application E029 of 2025) [2026] KECA 464 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the Notice of Appeal is deemed properly filed and served. The record of appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date of this judgment.

Anne (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Lucas Oluoch Mumia) v Kakad (Civil Application E694 of 2025) [2026] KECA 459 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is without merit and is dismissed.

Mjengo Limited v Bakery, Confectionery, Food Manufacturing & allied Workers Union (Civil Appeal (Application) 630 of 2019) [2026] KECA 424 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is granted, and the additional evidence (Forensic Document Examination Report) is admitted as it is relevant and material to the appeal.

Ndunda v National Social Security Fund (Civil Appeal (Application) E763 of 2025) [2026] KECA 428 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to file the record of appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Oduny v Republic (Criminal Application E001 of 2026) [2026] KECA 453 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application and allows the notice of appeal to be deemed duly filed.

Muli & 29 others v Kenya Planters Co-operative Union Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E242 of 2025) [2026] KECA 425 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The notice of motion is allowed as prayed, and the applicants' application for extension of time to file and serve the record of appeal is granted.

Mwaura v Mukonza (Civil Appeal (Application) E704 of 2024) [2026] KECA 475 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court allowed the application and admitted the notice of appeal as duly filed, subject to payment of applicable court fees.

Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) v Attorney General & 6 others (Civil Appeal 197 of 2020) [2026] KECA 430 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court upheld the constitutionality of the Act and its sections, finding they do not violate constitutional rights.

Ojanga v Toyotsu Auto Mart Kenya Limited (Civil Appeal 580 of 2019) [2026] KECA 471 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found in favor of the respondent and dismissed the appeal.