Kenyan case law

SOO v Republic (Criminal Application E039 of 2025) [2026] KECA 289 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted an 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 of the notice of appeal.

Matumbi v Tanui (Civil Appeal 67 of 2020) [2026] KECA 253 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court affirmed the High Court's judgment, finding that the respondent proved the tort of defamation and that the award of general and exemplary damages was appropriate.

Clerk, County Assembly of Taita Taveta & 3 others v Kazungu (Civil Application E037 of 2025) [2026] KECA 262 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicants have not demonstrated exceptional prejudice that would justify the drastic remedy of stay of proceedings. Their arguable appeal will remain intact.

Otieno (Suing on Behalf of the Estate of Solomon Ochieng Oyoko - Deceased) v Okumu & 2 others (Civil Appeal 112 of 2019) [2026] KECA 283 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The ELC properly exercised its discretion in dismissing the appellant's application for setting aside and or reinstatement of the suit

Kenya Hospital Association t/a Nairobi Hospital & another v Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Hospital Association t/a Nairobi Hospital & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E751 of 2025) [2026] KECA 254 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court allows the application and deems the notice of appeal as valid and duly served.

AJM v Republic (Criminal Appeal 130 of 2020) [2026] KECA 244 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the appeal and upheld the conviction and sentence

Ramadhani & 2 others v Abud & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E443 of 2025) [2026] KECA 229 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed. The order of injunction given by the High Court restraining the applicants from occupying or collecting or receiving rent over the property is hereby stayed.

Lake Basin Development Authority v Obiero (Civil Appeal E139 of 2021) [2026] KECA 286 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed as the damages awarded were not inordinately high or punitive.

Kanga v Kingpin Auctioneers & another (Civil Appeal E006 of 2021) [2026] KECA 267 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the dispute between the appellant and the 1st respondent was that of a tenant and landlord which was governed by the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act, Cap. 301, and therefore it was not open for the appellant to sue the respondents before the ELC when the dispute was over the payment of rent.

Middle East Bank Kenya Limited v Ngunjiri (Civil Appeal E019 of 2023) [2026] KECA 238 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent, and the ruling and orders of the ELRC are upheld.

Nduati v Nduati (Civil Application E069 of 2025) [2026] KECA 251 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Nyakidi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 155 of 2019) [2026] KECA 607 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the prosecution established the ingredients of the offence of murder beyond any reasonable doubt. The court also found that the appellant's constitutional right to a fair trial was not violated, and the sentence was not harsh and excessive.

Simiyu v Republic (Criminal Appeal E013 of 2022) [2026] KECA 284 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ We uphold the conviction and sentence of life imprisonment. The alibi defense was found to be an afterthought and not sufficient to displace PMJ's evidence. The sentence of life imprisonment is upheld as constitutional.

PMA v Republic (Criminal Appeal 345 of 2019) [2026] KECA 274 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal against conviction fails and is dismissed. The life sentence is set aside and substituted with a 25-year imprisonment.

Bosek v Singo’ei (Civil Application E229 of 2025) [2026] KECA 248 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for stay of execution is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Mbaka v Republic (Criminal Appeal 5A of 2020) [2026] KECA 299 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the appellant has not established any grounds upon which the Court can interfere with his sentence.

Ombete v Republic (Criminal Appeal 360 of 2019) [2026] KECA 282 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set free

Maganga v Republic (Criminal Appeal E059 of 2021) [2026] KECA 305 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's sentence of 20 years imprisonment under section 8(3) of the Sexual Offences Act is upheld. The sentence is ordered to commence from 16th February 2018.

Omoding v Republic (Criminal Appeal E074 of 2021) [2026] KECA 279 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

Kibet v Republic (Criminal Application E085 of 2024) [2026] KECA 221 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted an extension of time to file his notice of appeal within 14 days and the record of appeal within 60 days from the date of this ruling.

Kerich v Republic (Criminal Application E092 of 2025) [2026] KECA 222 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court of Appeal grants the application for leave to appeal out of time.

Rochoni v Republic (Criminal Application E091 of 2025) [2026] KECA 219 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the leave to appeal out of time, finding the delay was not inordinate.

Ngeno v Republic (Criminal Application E002 of 2026) [2026] KECA 220 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the application and grants the applicant leave to appeal out of time.

Ngara v Republic (Criminal Application E093 of 2025) [2026] KECA 218 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court allows the application and directs the applicant to file his appeal within 60 days from the date of the ruling.

PS v Republic (Criminal Application E090 of 2025) [2026] KECA 217 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as it is a non-starter.