Kenyan case law
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Rotich v Republic (Criminal Application E089 of 2025) [2026] KECA 216 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court grants the application for leave to appeal out of time
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Ngugi v Republic (Criminal Application E094 of 2025) [2026] KECA 223 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The notice of motion is hereby struck out as the applicant has not complied with the court's directions.
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Marwa v Republic (Criminal Application E098 of 2024) [2026] KECA 241 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application has merit and is hereby allowed. The applicant is granted extension of time to file the appeal out of time.
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Shikanga v Republic (Criminal Application E044 of 2025) [2026] KECA 240 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed
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HOM v Republic (Criminal Application E050 of 2025) [2026] KECA 268 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application has merit and is hereby allowed. The applicant is granted leave to file appeal out of time.
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Ochieng v Republic (Criminal Application E001 of 2026) [2026] KECA 225 (KLR) (10 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant is granted leave to lodge appeal out of time.
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Nyamage v Republic (Criminal Application E059 of 2025) [2026] KECA 227 (KLR) (10 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application has merit and is hereby allowed. The applicant is granted leave to appeal out of time.
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Mongeri v Republic (Criminal Application E062 of 2025) [2026] KECA 224 (KLR) (10 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application has merit and is hereby allowed. The applicant is granted leave to lodge the appeal out of time.
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Wetoto v Republic (Criminal Application E002 of 2026) [2026] KECA 226 (KLR) (10 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant is granted extension of time to file the notice of appeal out of time.
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Njoroge v Odhiambo & 3 others (Civil Application E399 of 2025) [2026] KECA 211 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is found to lack merit and is hereby dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Chemical Partners Kenya Limited v Commissioner of Customs and Boarder Control (Civil Application E341 of 2025) [2026] KECA 201 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed and the orders sought are granted.
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County Government of Kiambu & another v Njenga (Civil Application E333 of 2025) [2026] KECA 205 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismisses the application with costs to the respondent as the delay of six years is inordinate and the applicants have not explained the delay.
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Olenja v Olenja (Civil Appeal (Application) 560 of 2019) [2026] KECA 199 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismissed the applicant's application for a certificate to appeal to the Supreme Court, finding that the applicant failed to demonstrate matters of general public importance arising from the ruling of the Court dated 7th February 2025.
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Paramount Bank Ltd v First National Bank Ltd & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) 468 of 2018) [2026] KECA 202 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismisses the applicant's appeal and finds no merit in the application
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Luxury Suttles Tours & Travel Ltd & another v Njoroge & another (Civil Application E148 of 2025) [2026] KECA 206 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the application for stay of execution and further proceedings pending appeal, finding that the applicants had not appealed against the decree and that the trial court's order was not erroneous.
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National Assembly v Gikonyo & 9 others (Civil Appeal E884 & E868 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 214 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The learned Judges held that the 2015 Act does not establish a 'third' or 'parallel' level at the constituency and does not distort the devolved structure of government. The learned Judges also held that the Act does not offend the division of functions between the two levels of government and is not in breach of the principles of public finance.
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Kenya Aviation Workers Union v Kenya Airways Limited (Civil Application E334 of 2025) [2026] KECA 198 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent as it is res-judicata and amounts to gross abuse of the court process
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Marriot Africa International Limited & another v Kangaita Coffee Estates Limited & 10 others; Mbariu & 634 others (Intended Respondent) (Civil Application E448 & E469 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 204 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal or intended appeal is arguable, and a stay and injunction are necessary to prevent the destruction of the applicant's homes and public amenities.
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Nyabayo v Shop and Deliver Limited t/a Betika (Civil Application E564 of 2024) [2026] KECA 213 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The single judge's decision to deny leave to appeal is set aside, and the applicant is allowed to file a fresh application for leave to appeal and extension of time.
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Kariuki v Director of Public Prosecutions & 3 others (Civil Appeal E331 of 2024) [2026] KECA 203 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The High Court's dismissal of the appellant's application for certiorari is upheld
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Nyong’o & Others v Attorney General (Civil Appeal 250 of 2019) [2026] KECA 200 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The learned Judge erred in finding material non-disclosure and a risk of double payment, and the application for review was not timely.
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General of Salvation Army Registered Trustees (Registered Trustees) v Muranga County Government & 4 others (Civil Application NAI E349 of 2025) [2026] KECA 212 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted for the extension of time to serve the notice of appeal within 7 days from the date of the ruling.
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Merdin & 2 others v Mbaya & 2 others (Civil Application E638 of 2025) [2026] KECA 207 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The applicants' application to set aside the award was not timely, and the respondents' failure to pay fees did not delay the delivery of the award.
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Ontegi (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Evans Moya Moindi) v Kisii County Government & another (Civil Application E161 of 2025) [2026] KECA 215 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed. The applicant is granted extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of today’s date. The record of appeal shall be filed and served within forty-five (45) days of today’s date. The applicant shall bear the costs of the application.
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Imran v Eedi Kenya Limited (Civil Application E005 of 2026) [2026] KECA 208 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.