Kenyan case law
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Oberi & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 334 of 2019) [2026] KECA 195 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed on both conviction and sentence. The conviction is upheld and the sentence of thirty (30) years' imprisonment is affirmed.
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Moyi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 96 of 2019) [2026] KECA 95 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction is upheld, but the sentence of death is set aside and replaced with a 30-year custodial sentence.
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Kanyi v Maganga & another (Civil Appeal (Application) E117 of 2021) [2026] KECA 137 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the evidence proposed to be adduced is not relevant and could not have been obtained with reasonable diligence for use at the trial.
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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.
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Marianga v Republic (Criminal Appeal E058 of 2021) [2026] KECA 149 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The conviction is upheld, but the sentence of 30 years is reduced to 20 years.
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Akello v Republic (Criminal Appeal E014 of 2020) [2026] KECA 178 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the conviction was based on credible and consistent evidence and correctly applied legal principles.
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Gitonga (Sued as the Legal Representative and Administrator of the Estate of Patrick Josiah Wanyeki Mwangi - Deceased) v Cannon Assurance Limited (Civil Appeal 175 of 2020) [2026] KECA 93 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ We dismiss the appeal on the first issue and set aside the total sum awarded of Kshs.3,581,700 and substitute thereof a sum of Kshs.3,000,000.
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Mungai & 2 others v Wanjiru aka Susan Naipono Letuya & another (Civil Appeal 311 of 2019) [2026] KECA 133 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is struck out due to procedural and substantive issues.
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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
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Muturi v Director, Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) & another (Civil Appeal 337 of 2019) [2026] KECA 134 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the ELRC did not misdirect itself in law, misapprehend the facts, or take or fail to take relevant considerations.
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Wambui v Republic (Criminal Application E004 of 2026) [2026] KECA 97 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed. The appeal be filed within the next 14 days of this ruling.
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Mwita v Republic (Criminal Application E049 of 2024) [2026] KECA 157 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal within 14 days and the record of appeal within 30 days.
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Pride Inn Limited v Thatchmaanz Limited (Civil Appeal 167 of 2019) [2026] KECA 135 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that a valid and enforceable oral contract existed between the parties.
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Wachira (Suing as the Legal Representative of Joseph Wachira Waithaka - Deceased) v Maingi & 13 others (Civil Appeal E034 of 2020) [2026] KECA 61 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the legal representative's inactivity was due to his own negligence and lack of explanation for the delay
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Oceanview Plaza Limited v C.B. Gor & Gor (Civil Application E077 of 2025) [2026] KECA 41 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the application for extension of time
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Mukhwana v Republic (Criminal Appeal 162 of 2020) [2026] KECA 154 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The conviction and sentence were upheld as supported by credible and corroborated evidence.
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Fit- Tight FA-Steners Limited v Akiba Bank Limited (Civil Appeal 218 of 2019) [2026] KECA 139 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal has no merit and is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Kandie v Chande & 4 others (Civil Appeal (Application) 24 of 2020) [2026] KECA 83 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant's Reference dated 11th April 2021 is hereby allowed, and the ruling of the Hon. Single Judge (L. Achode, JA.) dated 11th April 2025 is set aside. The applicant's bill of costs dated 22nd June 2023 is remitted for re-taxation by a Taxing Officer other than Hon. Adika.
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Ushago Diani Investment Limited v Abdulwahab (Civil Appeal (Application) E209 of 2024) [2026] KECA 85 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant’s intended appeal is not arguable and the Motion for a stay of execution and injunction pending appeal is dismissed.
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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.
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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.
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Aly (As Trustee of the Wakf of Ali Bin Mohamed alias Muses Mohamed & 2 others v Islamic Foundation (Civil Appeal E064 of 2023) [2026] KECA 62 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appellants are the rightful trustees of the Waqf properties of the deceased and the Waqf is a family-administered trust for the benefit of the Naima Mosque.
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Karisa (Suing as the personal representative of the Late Julius Fondo) v Nzaro & another (Civil Application E058 of 2025) [2026] KECA 77 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court declines to exercise its discretion to extend time for filing the Memorandum and Record of Appeal out of time and dismisses the Notice of Motion with costs to the 1st Respondent.
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Khatoro v Republic (Criminal Appeal (Application) E112 of 2023) [2026] KECA 168 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the applicant has not demonstrated exceptional circumstances warranting bail pending appeal and the appeal does not have overwhelming chances of success.
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Rugumi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 103 of 2020) [2026] KECA 197 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The conviction is set aside, the sentence is quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.