Kenyan case law

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.

Nairobi City County v Kariobangi Sewerage Farmers Self-Help Group & 2 others (Civil Application E363 of 2025) [2026] KECA 444 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court is not persuaded that the delay of about nine months can properly be described as inordinate.

Macharia v County Government of Nairobi (Civil Application E228 of 2025) [2026] KECA 467 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court is not persuaded that the applicant has placed before the Court a satisfactory basis upon which the discretion under Rule 4 should be exercised in her favour.

Ngossor v Ng'ang'a (Civil Appeal (Application) E766 of 2025) [2026] KECA 474 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time is allowed, with the notice of appeal to be filed and served within seven (7) days from the date of this ruling, and the time of filing and serving the record of appeal extended by 30 days from the date of filing the notice of appeal.

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.

Galot v Manchester Outfitters Limited & 8 others (Civil Application E183 & E185 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 441 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

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.

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.

Ndumbi & another v Muturi & another (Civil Appeal (Application) E006 of 2026) [2026] KECA 422 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no order as to costs due to the applicants' failure to file a notice of appeal and their abuse of the court process.

Chege v Adams (Civil Application E620 of 2025) [2026] KECA 462 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs.

Bhachu v Rehal (Civil Appeal (Application) E233 of 2025) [2026] KECA 478 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time is allowed, and the supplementary record of appeal dated 22nd July 2025 is admitted as duly filed, subject to payment of applicable court fees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amondi v Commission on Administration of Justice & 6 others; Jachin Regulated NWDT Sacco Society & 6 others (Interested Parties) (Civil Application E671 of 2025) [2026] KECA 460 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is granted leave and time extended to file the memorandum and record of appeal within thirty (30) days from the date of this ruling.

Thairu v Gatune (Civil Application E613 of 2025) [2026] KECA 483 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court declines to grant the application and dismisses it.

Ngaruri v Republic (Criminal Appeal 98 of 2016) [2026] KECA 450 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction is upheld, but the death sentence is set aside and replaced with a 30-year prison term

Jethwa v Luhar (Civil Application E665 of 2025) [2026] KECA 479 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for leave to file and serve the Notice and Memorandum of Appeal out of time is granted

Musembi v Intraspeed Arcpro Kenya Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E703 of 2024) [2026] KECA 427 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed and the supplementary record of appeal dated 28th July 2025, is admitted as duly filed, subject to payment of applicable court fees.

Ken-Mart Supermarket Limited v Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers (Civil Application E007 of 2026) [2026] KECA 431 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant deserves the exercise of discretion for the reason that the delay, which is not inordinate, has been explained. The applicant is directed to file its notice of appeal and memorandum of appeal within the next 14 days from the date of this order.