Kenyan case law

• Charles Heho Ndirangu v Republic [2009] KECA 162 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction for murder is set aside and the appellant is convicted of manslaughter with a sentence of seven (7) years imprisonment.

  [2009] KECA 162 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• James Irungu Muthini & Another v Republic [2009] KECA 159 (KLR)

  ✦ The appellants were convicted on overwhelming evidence and the appeal is dismissed.

  [2009] KECA 159 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• John Njenga Kamau v Republic [2009] KECA 167 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction is set aside due to the procedural errors, and the appellant is ordered retried

  [2009] KECA 167 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• David Karanja Gicheru v Republic [2009] KECA 169 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed. The sentence of five (5) years in prison is not manifestly excessive.

  [2009] KECA 169 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• Ease Move Logistics Company Limited & another v Joshua Otieno Sirare [2009] KECA 139 (KLR)

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

  [2009] KECA 139 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• Joseph Njoroge Lemiso v Republic [2009] KECA 156 (KLR)

  ✦ The sentence of 7 years imprisonment is upheld as lawful and not excessive.

  [2009] KECA 156 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• Joseph Macharia Miano & 3 Others v Republic [2009] KECA 160 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction and sentence are set aside, and an opportunity is given for the prosecution to re-trial the serious crimes alleged against the appellants.

  [2009] KECA 160 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• OCCIDENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD v PANGANI CHEMIST LIMITED [2009] KECA 174 (KLR)

  ✦ The application to strike out the notice of appeal is allowed, and the notice of appeal is struck out with costs to the applicant.

  [2009] KECA 174 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• Julius Waweru Pleuster v Republic [2009] KECA 173 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed as the appellant's conviction was proper and the sentence lawful.

  [2009] KECA 173 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• Douglas Thiongo Kibocha v Republic [2009] KECA 425 (KLR)

  ✦ The appellant's appeal against both conviction and sentence is dismissed.

  [2009] KECA 425 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• David Gachau Gicha v Republic [2009] KECA 87 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is not meritorious and the sentence imposed by the High Court is upheld.

  [2009] KECA 87 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• Kupele Ole Kitaiga v Republic [2009] KECA 168 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed. The sentence imposed by the High Court is appropriate.

  [2009] KECA 168 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• Maisori & 2 others v Republic (Criminal Appeal 297 of 2008) [2009] KECA 157 (KLR) (2 October 2009) (Judgment)

  ✦ The conviction and sentence of death are set aside, and the case is ordered for retrial

  [2009] KECA 157 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• Antony Kahura Ndungu v Republic [2009] KECA 161 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction for murder is quashed, and the appellant is convicted of manslaughter with a sentence of 7 years imprisonment.

  [2009] KECA 161 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• Donald Majiwa Achilwa & 2 others v Republic [2009] KECA 163 (KLR)

  ✦ The convictions are upheld. The appeals are dismissed.

  [2009] KECA 163 (KLR) Court of Appeal 2 October 2009

• John Kimani Ngata & another v James Maina Leley & 3 others [2009] KECA 147 (KLR)

  ✦ The court allows the motion to extend time to file and serve the notice of appeal and record of appeal, but sets a timeframe for these actions.

  [2009] KECA 147 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 September 2009

• MWANIKI WA NDEGWA V NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA LTD & 3 others [2009] KECA 176 (KLR)

  ✦ The court held that the charge is valid and enforceable, and the applicant's right of redemption was not lost. The court granted the applicant's application to restrain the respondents from disposing of the suit property and to stay execution of the judgment.

  [2009] KECA 176 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 September 2009

• RICHARD NDERITU KARIUKI v REPUBLIC [2009] KECA 145 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction is unsafe due to the prosecution's evidence leaving yawning gaps and the failure to call witnesses. The conviction is quashed, the sentence set aside, and the appellant is ordered to be released from prison.

  [2009] KECA 145 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 September 2009

• RICHARD NDERITU KARIUKI v REPUBLIC [2009] KECA 154 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction is quashed, the sentence set aside, and the appellant is ordered to be released from prison.

  [2009] KECA 154 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 September 2009

• Kibor v Republic (Criminal Appeal 78 of 2009) [2009] KECA 143 (KLR) (25 September 2009) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal is allowed, and the sentence is reduced to the period the appellant has already served.

  [2009] KECA 143 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 September 2009

• TITUS KIONDO MUYA V PETER NJOROGE BAIYA & 3 OTHERS [2009] KECA 95 (KLR)

  ✦ The applicant's intended appeal is arguable, but the costs awarded to the 1st respondent are not nugatory. The application for stay of execution is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent.

  [2009] KECA 95 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 September 2009

• Peter Loroti Ekai v Republic [2009] KECA 141 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed as the sentence is not manifestly excessive and the relevant factors were considered by the trial court.

  [2009] KECA 141 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 September 2009

• JOHN MURITU KIGWE v EABS BANK LIMITED & 2 others [2009] KECA 153 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is allowed to the extent that the 3rd respondent shall not transfer, sell, dispose of the suit property or evict the applicant until the intended appeal is determined.

  [2009] KECA 153 (KLR) Court of Appeal 25 September 2009

• Kenya Ports Authority v Obengele (Civil Appeal 38 of 2005) [2009] KECA 464 (KLR) (18 September 2009)

  ✦ The court increases the award on salary by a conservative 5% and discounts the total award by 3% to allow for the accelerated payment, resulting in an increased award on loss of salary.

  [2009] KECA 464 (KLR) Court of Appeal 18 September 2009

• Odhiambo v Republic (Criminal Appeal 359 of 2006) [2009] KECA 430 (KLR) (7 August 2009) (Judgment)

  ✦ The sentence of 15 years is reduced to 10 years to run from the date when the appellant was sentenced by the High Court.

  [2009] KECA 430 (KLR) Court of Appeal 7 August 2009