Kenyan case law

Kerongo & another v Ogembo Tea Factory & 9 others (Civil Application E169 of 2025) [2026] KECA 210 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicants are granted extension of time to file the notice of appeal out of time.

Omole (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Grace Adhiambo Dongo - Deceased) v Rorio (Civil Application E163 of 2025) [2026] KECA 209 (KLR) (5 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application has merit and is hereby allowed. The applicant is granted extension of time to file the notice of appeal out of time.

Othiambo v Obuor (Civil Application E153 of 2025) [2026] KECA 191 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is adjourned to another date when the applicant will have complied with the directions issued by the Deputy Registrar of the Court.

Mahegere & 5 others v Marwa (Civil Application E150 of 2025) [2026] KECA 186 (KLR) (2 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicants are granted leave to lodge the notice of appeal out of time.

Mwamba & another v Mbae (As the Legal Representative of the Estate of Silas Judah Mbae (Deceased) & 2 others; Land Registrar, Imenti North & 4 others (Affected Party) (Civil Appeal (Application) E099 of 2024) [2026] KECA 70 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to file the record of appeal is allowed, and the record of appeal filed on 28th May 2024 is deemed as duly filed.

Kuku Foods Kenya Limited v Muigai (Civil Application E490 of 2025) [2026] KECA 116 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court allows the application for extension of time, granting the applicant 30 days to file and serve the record of appeal.

Kanyua v Munene & 2 others (Civil Appeal 291 of 2019) [2026] KECA 94 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The ELC dismissed the appellant's claim for proprietorship rights over the land parcel No. 4345, later subdivided into parcels Kyeni/Mufu/4971 - 4976.

Baya & another v Kithuku (Civil Application E030 of 2025) [2026] KECA 51 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court extended time for lodging the Memorandum and Record of Appeal.

City Finance Limited & 2 others v Nyanja Holdings Limited & 3 others (Civil Appeal 224 of 2020 & E166 & E174 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2026] KECA 106 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeals are allowed, and the High Court's judgment is set aside. The property is restored to the 2nd Respondent, and the Bank's counter-claim is remitted for determination.

Mwandeni v Republic (Criminal Appeal E005 of 2024) [2026] KECA 89 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal lacks merit and is dismissed. The mandatory sentences under the Sexual Offences Act are constitutional and the appellant is not entitled to a cross-appeal to challenge the sentence of 30 years' imprisonment.

I & M Bank Limited v Kagwimi Kang'ethe & Company Advocates (Civil Application E540 of 2025) [2026] KECA 110 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

In re David Atuti (Deceased) (Civil Application E014 of 2025) [2026] KECA 158 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no orders

Muiruri v Republic (Criminal Appeal 94 of 2017) [2026] KECA 125 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal overturned the High Court's judgment and acquitted the appellant of murder.

Mwangi v Republic (Criminal Application E003 of 2026) [2026] KECA 68 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants leave to appeal out of time due to the applicant's incarceration and inability to access legal resources.

Kenya Railways Corporation v Jihan Freighters Limited (Civil Appeal (Application) E220 of 2024) [2026] KECA 47 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant's motion for stay of proceedings is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Technical University of Kenya v Yawazee (Personal Representative in the Estate of John Omole Owuor - Deceased) (Civil Application E451 of 2025) [2026] KECA 119 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

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

Mbarire v Kenya Airways Limited (Civil Application E383 of 2025) [2026] KECA 104 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent due to inordinate and inexcusable delay.

Charo v Nzaro & 4 others (Civil Appeal E001 of 2023) [2026] KECA 84 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents. The judgment and decree of the ELC (J. O. Olola, J.) dated 22nd January 2021 is upheld.

Nyabuga v Republic (Criminal Appeal 065 of 2020) [2026] KECA 167 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)

Kenya National Highway Authority v SBI International Holdings (Kenya) (Civil Application E429 of 2025) [2026] KECA 111 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application for extension of time, allowing the applicant to file a notice of appeal and record of appeal within 45 days of the ruling.

Chief of Kenya Defence Forces & another v Etyang (Civil Application E128 of 2025) [2026] KECA 175 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicants are granted enlargement of time to file the notice of appeal within seven (7) days.

Thistle Limited, Formerly t/a Sai Rock Beach Hotel v Chief Magistrate, Mombasa; Kombe (Interested Party) (Civil Appeal E052 of 2023) [2026] KECA 40 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the Employment and Labour Relations Court's decision to dismiss the Appellant's Judicial Review application.

Tianjin Hongfengyuan Trading Co. Ltd v Weibo & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E179 of 2025) [2026] KECA 79 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Reasons)

✦ The application for injunction is dismissed as the applicant has not satisfied the second limb of the test, which is whether the appeal will be rendered nugatory.

Kiragu & another v Kenya National Highways Authority (Civil Appeal 83 of 2019) [2026] KECA 65 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the road reserve was 60 meters, not 40 meters as the appellants claimed.

Mwazighe v Attorney General (Civil Application E226 of 2025) [2026] KECA 114 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Order)

✦ The matter is taken out from today’s list and be relisted for hearing afresh.