Kenyan case law
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Ongola & 6 others v Odhiambo & 7 others (Civil Appeal E328 & E393 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 260 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeals fail and are hereby dismissed.
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Keekonyoikie Community Trust v Monik & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E486 of 2025) [2026] KECA 257 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The consent order entered into on 16th July 2025 is set aside
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Okioma v Republic (Criminal Appeal E136 of 2023) [2026] KECA 302 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The conviction for murder is upheld, and the sentence of 20 years imprisonment is not disturbed.
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Muthamia & another v M’ebuthania (Civil Appeal 267 of 2019) [2026] KECA 264 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal has merit, the ruling of the High Court is set aside, and the matter is remitted to the High Court for hearing.
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Mukewa v Republic (Criminal Appeal 182 of 2020) [2026] KECA 278 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, the conviction quashed, and the sentence set aside
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Njenga v Njenga (Daughter) (Deceased) (Civil Appeal (Application) 146 of 2019) [2026] KECA 259 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is incompetent and struck out with leave to apply for revival of the appeal and substitution of the respondent once grant of representation to the estate of the deceased respondent has been made.
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Ikarot v Republic (Criminal Appeal 196 of 2020) [2026] KECA 301 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ We find no basis to interfere with the sentence imposed and dismiss the appeal.
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University of Nairobi v Songa Ogoda & Associates (Civil Appeal (Application) 240 of 2020) [2026] KECA 258 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Grant leave to appeal to address the issues raised and stay further proceedings until the intended appeal is heard.
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Oyugi & 2 others (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of Hezekiah Nelson Oyugi - Deceased) v Sherman & another (Civil Application E476 of 2025) [2026] KECA 236 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ An injunction is granted to restrain the 1st respondent from transferring or otherwise disposing of the suit property pending hearing and determination of the applicants' appeal.
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Criticos v Attorney General & 7 others (Civil Application 276 of 2020) [2026] KECA 249 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs.
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SBM Holdings Limited v Khimji (Suing as the seller's representatives on behalf of the former shareholders of Fidelity Commercial Bank Limited) & another (Civil Application E111 of 2025) [2026] KECA 232 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the application, stating that the issues had been determined by the High Court.
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Mwikali & another v Mutungi & 3 others (Civil Appeal 189 of 2019) [2026] KECA 231 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the ruling of the Environment and Land Court.
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Wanyonyi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 217 of 2018) [2026] KECA 281 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
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National Bank of Kenya Ltd v Verus Praedium Realtors Ltd & 3 others (Civil Application E207 of 2025) [2026] KECA 234 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The High Court’s ruling on contempt of court is upheld
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AAG v MI alias GKK (Civil Appeal E086 of 2022) [2026] KECA 239 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Nyali property is divided 60% to the Appellant and 40% to the Respondent. The Nyeri Municipality plot and Nyeri plot are shared equally between the parties. The Ruai plot is retained by the Respondent.
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Igainya Ltd & 2 others v Githae & 5 others (Civil Appeal 655 of 2019) [2026] KECA 252 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the title to the suit property cannot be said to have been a good title, and the doctrine of bona fide purchaser cannot cure an illegality at inception.
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Ambuchi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 80 of 2018) [2026] KECA 285 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as there is no misdirection of law and the concurrent findings are supported by evidence.
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Milestone Games Limited v Betting Control & Licensing Board & 3 others; Ndungu (Interested Party) (Civil Appeal (Application) E671 of 2022) [2026] KECA 256 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to Milestone
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CKN v Republic (Criminal Appeal E042 of 2021) [2026] KECA 287 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
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Walter alias Walter Ngugi Kimani v Nyabuto (Civil Appeal (Application) E424 of 2021) [2026] KECA 228 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The first application is granted, and the security deposit is released to Nyabuto. The second application is dismissed.
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Otieno v Republic (Criminal Application E049 of 2025) [2026] KECA 288 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal out of time within 14 days of the ruling, and to file the record of appeal within 30 days upon service of the Notice of Appeal.
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Wanyama & another v Nyuki & 8 others (Registered Trustees of Methodist Church in Kenya) (Civil Appeal E111 of 2023) [2026] KECA 261 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the judgment of the Environment and Land Court.
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Chemao & 3 others v Mathenge & 5 others (Civil Application E662, E663, E680 & E682 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 263 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Conservatory orders are granted to allow the Commission to function within allowable limits of the law pending appeal.
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Jahonga Son of Isaka Ungadi v Muhonja (Civil Appeal 37 of 2020) [2026] KECA 303 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the appellant had not satisfied the legal requirements for a claim of adverse possession and that the respondent's suit was properly before the court, her title was valid and indefeasible, and the appellant failed to establish any lawful claim to the suit property.
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Elite Tools Limited v Murei (Civil Appeal (Application) E564 of 2025) [2026] KECA 230 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application fails and is dismissed with costs to the respondent.