Kenyan case law

• Jambo East Africa Limited & another v Harit Sheth Advocates & 6 others (Civil Application E448 of 2021) [2022] KECA 480 (KLR) (25 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ Application dismissed; applicants have a right of audience; preliminary objection raised by respondents dismissed

  [2022] KECA 480 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 March 2022

• Odeny v Lake Victoria South Water Services Board (Civil Application E131 of 2021) [2022] KECA 489 (KLR) (25 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application is dismissed as without merit.

  [2022] KECA 489 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 March 2022

• Nyakundi (Suing as Attorney of Christopher Mbaka Nyakundi) v Omanua (Civil Application E176 of 2021) [2022] KECA 486 (KLR) (25 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application is granted, and the orders sought are made.

  [2022] KECA 486 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 March 2022

• Omondi v Okoyo (Civil Application 178 of 2021) [2022] KECA 484 (KLR) (25 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application is dismissed as without merit.

  [2022] KECA 484 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 March 2022

• Ouma v Republic (Criminal Appeal 128 of 2016) [2022] KECA 485 (KLR) (25 March 2022) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The case is remitted to the High Court for mitigation and re-sentencing in accordance with the Supreme Court's decision in Muruatetu.

  [2022] KECA 485 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 March 2022

• Nandwa v CFC Stanbic Bank Limited (Civil Appeal 133 of 2017) [2022] KECA 488 (KLR) (25 March 2022) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the judgment of the High Court is upheld.

  [2022] KECA 488 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 March 2022

• Mwangi v Nyali Golf & Country Club (Civil Application E080 of 2021) [2022] KECA 455 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Applicant's application fails as he has not demonstrated arguability of his intended appeal or that the appeal will be rendered nugatory.

  [2022] KECA 455 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Muga Developers Limited v Equity Bank of Kenya Ltd & 4 others (Civil Application E082 of 2021) [2022] KECA 453 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The applicant has failed to satisfy the conditions under Rule 5(2)(b) of the Court of Appeal Rules and its application has no merit.

  [2022] KECA 453 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Thuo v Republic (Criminal Appeal 45 of 2013) [2022] KECA 461 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court found that the elements of malice aforethought were established, and the prosecution proved the charge beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence was not excessive.

  [2022] KECA 461 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Mohamed v Duba & another (Civil Appeal 83 of 2019) [2022] KECA 442 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Judgment)

  ✦ The Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment of the Environment and Land Court, declaring the Respondents the legal proprietors of the suit properties and dismissing the Appellant's suit.

  [2022] KECA 442 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• See Bound Company Limited v London Distillers (K) Limited (Civil Application E205 of 2021) [2022] KECA 476 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The respondent’s Notice of Appeal is deemed withdrawn pursuant to Rule 83 of the Court of Appeal Rules, and the stay orders granted by the High Court are discharged.

  [2022] KECA 476 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• County Government of Meru. v Leopard Rock Mico Limited (Civil Application E011 of 2021) [2022] KECA 462 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Court granted the extension of time to file the appeal due to the applicant’s justified reasons for the delay.

  [2022] KECA 462 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Taib & another v Wekesa & another ((Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of George Ellam Wekesa)) (Civil Application 41 of 2019) [2022] KECA 444 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The appeal was filed out of time without leave, and the court ordered it to be struck out with costs, but suspended the order for 45 days to allow the respondents to file an application for extension of time.

  [2022] KECA 444 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Muthuri & another v Karigi (Civil Application 126 of 2019) [2022] KECA 445 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The applicants' notice of motion is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

  [2022] KECA 445 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Bwanamkuu v Said & 5 others (Civil Application E058 of 2021) [2022] KECA 443 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the application for stay, finding that the Judge did not fail to address the second application and that the matter proceeded for hearing from where it had reached.

  [2022] KECA 443 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Kandie v Lekakeny (Civil Application E 094 of 2021) [2022] KECA 447 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application is found to be incompetent and is hereby struck out with costs to the Respondent.

  [2022] KECA 447 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Squishy Drinks Limited v Kevian Kenya Limited (Civil Application 386 of 2019) [2022] KECA 452 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the Respondent

  [2022] KECA 452 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Kenya Ports Authority & another v Chamba (Civil Appeal 161 of 2019) [2022] KECA 439 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Judgment)

  ✦ The ELRC lacks jurisdiction to entertain the respondent's claim as it is a tenancy issue between the respondent and the 2nd appellant, not an employment dispute.

  [2022] KECA 439 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Southend Motors Ltd v Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers (Civil Appeal E627 of 2021) [2022] KECA 449 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

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

  [2022] KECA 449 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Gachuhi & another ((Suing as the Managers of the Estate of Margaret Wanjiru Gachui)) v Wanjohi & 5 others (Civil Appeal 335 of 2017) [2022] KECA 473 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed.

  [2022] KECA 473 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Anfakari Limited & 3 others v Fidelity Commercial Bank Ltd (Civil Application E061 of 2021) [2022] KECA 448 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application for injunction is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

  [2022] KECA 448 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Kimeu v Republic (Criminal Appeal 67 of 2020) [2022] KECA 440 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety. The charge against the Appellant was proved by overwhelming and credible evidence.

  [2022] KECA 440 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Kikuvi v Yusuf & 2 others (Civil Application E062 of 2021) [2022] KECA 454 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 1st and 2nd respondents only, as the 3rd respondent did not participate in the application.

  [2022] KECA 454 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Darelle Limited v ASL Limited & 2 others (Civil Appeal 403 of 2017) [2022] KECA 468 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the 1st and 3rd respondents. The 2nd respondent, Johnstone Kiplimo Chemos, shall make an immediate refund of Kshs 60,000,000 to the appellant.

  [2022] KECA 468 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022

• Mavumba v Kamau (Civil Application E087 of 2021) [2022] KECA 451 (KLR) (18 March 2022) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court found the intended appeal to be arguable and ordered the status quo to be maintained until the appeal is heard and determined.

  [2022] KECA 451 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 March 2022