Kenyan case law
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Wambua v Wanjiku (Civil Application 24 of 2020) [2024] KECA 296 (KLR) (8 March 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The motion is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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Barisa v Republic (Criminal Appeal 60 of 2022) [2024] KECA 219 (KLR) (1 March 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal on conviction is dismissed, and the death sentence is set aside and substituted with a 40-year imprisonment sentence.
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Hassan v Republic (Criminal Application E003 of 2023) [2024] KECA 215 (KLR) (1 March 2024) (Ruling)
✦ leave to appeal out of time is granted
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Mangi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 61 of 2020) [2024] KECA 203 (KLR) (1 March 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed to reduce the sentence from life to 30 years' imprisonment.
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Republic v Pepela & 24 others (Criminal Appeal 64 & 66 - 89 of 2016 (Consolidated)) [2024] KECA 204 (KLR) (1 March 2024) (Judgment)
✦ We declare the High Court's judgment a nullity and remit the appeals for rehearing by another judge.
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Mwangirani v Republic (Criminal Appeal 18 of 2021) [2024] KECA 209 (KLR) (1 March 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds no reason to disturb the findings of the High Court and dismisses the appeal.
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Egrone v Republic (Criminal Appeal 86 of 2019) [2024] KECA 206 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The mandatory life sentence is set aside, and the appellant is sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, to commence from 26th December 2015.
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Oduor v Republic (Criminal Appeal 153 of 2018) [2024] KECA 213 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal against sentence fails and is dismissed. The mandatory minimum sentence is upheld.
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Masinde v Republic (Criminal Appeal 202 of 2019) [2024] KECA 212 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ We allow the appeal against sentence, setting aside the 15-year mandatory minimum and substituting a sentence equal to the time served.
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Mulama v Republic (Criminal Appeal 180 of 2019) [2024] KECA 207 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal against sentence is dismissed. The sentence of 15 years imprisonment shall commence from 19th February, 2014.
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Akungwi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 81 of 2019) [2024] KECA 222 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The death sentence is upheld as it was not harsh in the circumstances.
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Telewa v Republic (Criminal Appeal 85 of 2019) [2024] KECA 217 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The indeterminate life sentence imposed on the appellant is found to be unconstitutional and is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment.
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Papa v Nyabola & another (Civil Application E127 of 2023) [2024] KECA 214 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court is unable to exercise its discretion on behalf of the applicant as his delay in perfecting his right of appeal is both inexcusable and inordinate.
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Naburi v County Assembly Servicer Board, Busia County & another (Civil Application E121 of 2023) [2024] KECA 210 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the applicant has not demonstrated sufficient reasons to warrant the orders sought and has not disclosed material information.
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Makokha v County Government of Bungoma & 4 others (Civil Application E198 of 2023) [2024] KECA 211 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of further proceedings is allowed.
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Alugaya v Republic (Criminal Appeal 71 of 2015) [2024] KECA 216 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The sentence of life imprisonment is set aside and substituted with a sentence equivalent to the period already served by the appellant.
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Wanjala v Republic (Criminal Appeal 195 of 2019) [2024] KECA 208 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ We allow the appeal against sentence, set aside the sentence of 15 years imprisonment, and substitute a period equivalent to the time the appellant has already served.
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Oduor v Republic (Criminal Appeal 32 of 2019) [2024] KECA 218 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The mandatory 15-year sentence for delement of a child is upheld.
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Ondari v Mangera & 2 others (Election Petition Civil Application E015 of 2024) [2024] KECA 205 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed. The Court finds the delay in filing the appeal to be inordinate and inexcusable.
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Ndumba v Returning Officer Kimilili Constituency & another (Civil Application E001 of 2024) [2024] KECA 220 (KLR) (27 February 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the extension of time to file and serve the Memorandum and Record of Appeal within 7 days of the ruling.
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Komu v Komu & another (Civil Application E715 of 2023) [2024] KECA 168 (KLR) (23 February 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed. The applicant shall file and serve a notice of appeal and record of appeal within 45 days of this Order.
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Murira v Kirera & 3 others (Civil Appeal E033 of 2021) [2024] KECA 1058 (KLR) (23 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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Krystalline Salt Ltd v Water Resources Management Authority (Civil Appeal 252 of 2018) [2024] KECA 191 (KLR) (23 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The territorial sea water used for salt production is res publicae and subject to control by the country's laws. The water is not res nullius.
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Kenya Revenue Authority v Doshi Iron Mongers Ltd & another (Civil Appeal E015 of 2021) [2024] KECA 176 (KLR) (23 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The learned Judge's finding that the Kenya Revenue Authority acted unlawfully and ultra vires is upheld. The 1st respondent's claim is not res judicata.
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Rodrot v Salama Beach Hotel Ltd & 6 others (Civil Appeal E028 of 2021) [2024] KECA 173 (KLR) (23 February 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent.