Kenyan case law
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Mutai v Republic (Criminal Appeal 72 of 2018) [2025] KECA 940 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Reasons)
✦ The conviction is set aside as the complainant's evidence is unreliable and cannot be corroborated.
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Ngenda New Farmers’ Company Limited & 4 others v Mbugua & 5 others (Civil Application E041 of 2022) [2025] KECA 955 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The applicants' application for leave to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal out of time is granted.
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Mwadzaya v County Government of Kilifi & another (Civil Appeal 46 of 2019) [2025] KECA 869 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court held that the respondents had the legal authority to issue the notice of demolition, as the appellant had not obtained written approval to construct the buildings and had encroached into a road reserve.
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Moses Kasane Lenolkulal t/a Oryx Service Station v Ethics & Anti - Corruption Commission (Civil Appeal (Application) E431 of 2024) [2025] KECA 883 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the rm of V/A Nyamodi & Co. Advocates is granted leave to cease acting for the appellant.
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Kimani alias Samuel Maina Gichuhi & 2 others v Gichuhi (Civil Appeal 34 of 2020) [2025] KECA 991 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The judgment is set aside due to the violation of the appellants' right to a fair hearing
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Grain Industries Limited v Ali (Civil Appeal (Application) E050 of 2024) [2025] KECA 932 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Respondent's reference is dismissed. The Applicant's Memorandum and Record of Appeal are deemed as properly filed. Costs in the appeal.
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M'Nyiruu (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Stanley M’Nyiruu M’Nchau) & another v Koome & another (Legal representative of the Estate of M'Ajogi M'Nchau alias Nchau) (Civil Application E082 of 2024) [2025] KECA 1002 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents
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Mwangi v Macharia & another (Civil Application E100 of 2024) [2025] KECA 1005 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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Ahmed & 2 others v Mohamed & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E082 of 2025) [2025] KECA 879 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed, and the applicants shall bear the costs of this application.
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Julius v Motrex Limited & another (Civil Application E091 of 2024) [2025] KECA 895 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant's motion is dismissed as he has failed to satisfy the conjunctive limbs of the twin principles for grant of the stay orders sought under Rule 5(2)(b) of the Rules of this Court.
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Maina v Cheptepkeny & 4 others (Civil Application E027 of 2024) [2025] KECA 833 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is incompetent and the application for stay of execution is dismissed without order as to costs.
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Kerio Valley Development Authority v Ruto (Civil Appeal (Application) E012 of 2025) [2025] KECA 858 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Kobilo Farm Limited & another v Elfam Limited; Commodities Fund (Interested Party) (Civil Appeal (Application) E054 of 2024) [2025] KECA 834 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the application for stay of execution of the decree and judgment pending the appeal, subject to the applicant depositing Kshs.10,000,000/= in a joint interest earning account within 45 days.
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Kemboi v Marta & another; Ruto (Objector) (Civil Appeal (Application) E002 of 2025) [2025] KECA 838 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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Ondiek & another v National Bank of Kenya Ltd & another (Civil Application E036 of 2024) [2025] KECA 859 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as it amounts to an abuse of the process of the court.
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Okode v Adera (Civil Application E146 of 2023) [2025] KECA 922 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed. The reference dated 26th June 2024 and filed on the same date is deemed as duly filed and served.
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Sande v Board of Trustees Church of God East Africa (Mwihila Mission) (Civil Application E096 of 2024) [2025] KECA 851 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs
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Republic v Kudate & another (Criminal Appeal 103 of 2017) [2025] KECA 837 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appellate court affirms the trial court's judgment of acquittal, finding no misdirection, illegality, perversity, or error in the reasoning.
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Mukolwe & another v Malilo (Civil Application E103 of 2024) [2025] KECA 889 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for extension of time to file an appeal out of time is allowed. The record of appeal to be filed and served within twenty-one (21) days of this Ruling.
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Nkoimo (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Stanley Lemoiyo Nkoimo - Deceased) ((Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Stanley Lemoiyo Nkoimo - Deceased)) v Asanyo & 4 others (Civil Application E005 of 2024) [2025] KECA 832 (KLR) (15 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the application and extends the time for filing the reference to the full bench from the decision made on 12th April 2024, to be filed within 7 days from the date of this ruling.
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Kuria & 19 others v Karanja (Civil Application E098 of 2024) [2025] KECA 860 (KLR) (15 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds merit in the application and extends time for the applicants to apply for the striking out of the Notice of Appeal.
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Chege Kamau Advocates v County Government of Bomet (Civil Application E112 of 2024) [2025] KECA 836 (KLR) (15 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed but with no order as to costs.
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Kimetto v Chepkwony & 2 others (Civil Application E106 of 2024) [2025] KECA 835 (KLR) (15 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court allows the Notice of Motion and extends time for the filing and service of the Notice of Appeal, validating the Notice of Appeal dated 11th November 2024.
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Muthee v Consolidated Bank of Kenya (Civil Application E122 of 2024) [2025] KECA 861 (KLR) (15 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court allows the application for extension of time to file the Record of Appeal with a period of 30 days.
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Yegon v Republic (Criminal Appeal E015 of 2022) [2025] KECA 857 (KLR) (14 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The High Court erred in enhancing the sentence suo moto and the sentence is set aside and the original 10 years sentence is reinstated