Kenyan case law

Mburu v Republic (Criminal Appeal Nak 34 of 2017) [2025] KECA 421 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld. The ingredients of the offence of robbery with violence were proven beyond reasonable doubt.

Mas Construction Limited v Sheikh & 6 others (Civil Appeal E789 of 2023) [2025] KECA 349 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The trial court's judgment is upheld, and the appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st and 2nd respondents against the appellant, 3rd and 4th respondents, jointly and severally.

Isiongo v Republic (Criminal Appeal 140 of 2019) [2025] KECA 407 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction but reduced the sentence to 20 years, deducting 16 days of remand custody.

Simba v Njeru (Civil Appeal (Application) 77 of 1991) [2025] KECA 406 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court vacated the prohibitory orders registered on the land parcel Kiine/Kibingot/Ngunguini/683 and ordered the costs of the application to be in the cause.

Sarite v Republic (Criminal Application E111 of 2024) [2025] KECA 383 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as there is no reason given for the delay and the court declines to exercise its discretion.

Mwangi v Republic (Criminal Application E005 of 2025) [2025] KECA 353 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the record of appeal is to be filed within thirty (30) days of the ruling. Court fees for the appeal are waived, and the appeal is to be received from the appellant as a pauper.

Omiti v Republic (Criminal Appeal 170 of 2019) [2025] KECA 429 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appellant's sentence of 20 years imprisonment is affirmed and the appeal is dismissed.

Muthomi v Muthomi (Civil Appeal (Application) E107 of 2023) [2025] KECA 345 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is incompetent and is accordingly struck out.

Republic v Njire (Criminal Appeal 24A of 2012) [2025] KECA 376 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court holds that the respondent committed two counts of murder and quashes the High Court's acquittal.

Saitabau v Republic (Criminal Application E229 of 2024) [2025] KECA 384 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted leave to file his notice of appeal within 14 days, with the record of appeal to be filed and served within 30 days.

Nyeri v Nyaga & 5 others (Suing on Their Behalf and as Officials, on Behalf of Mathari Villagers Self Help Project’s Membership) (Civil Application E043 of 2022) [2025] KECA 359 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal are struck out with costs to the appellant

Mwaniki v Mbuya & another (Suing as the Representatives of the Estate of Edward Gitonga Njeru - Deceased) (Civil Application E004 of 2025) [2025] KECA 396 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time is dismissed. The court makes no order on costs.

Muchene v Kariuki & 2 others (Civil Application E600 of 2024) [2025] KECA 393 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs.

ABSA Bank Kenya PLC v Omusala & another (Civil Appeal (Application) E605 of 2023) [2025] KECA 388 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as devoid of merit.

Mburu & 5 others v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited (Civil Application E606 of 2024) [2025] KECA 390 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time is dismissed as there is no material on which to exercise discretion in favor of the applicants.

Wakarima v Mutea (Civil Application E072 of 2024) [2025] KECA 649 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

Fleet Logistics Limited v Sigma Limited & 3 others (Civil Application E604 of 2024) [2025] KECA 357 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to file and serve a notice of appeal is dismissed with costs.

Nyambura v Republic (Criminal Application E215 of 2024) [2025] KECA 380 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as there is no merit in it due to vague and unsubstantiated explanations for the delay.

Wahome v Republic (Criminal Appeal 189 of 2019) [2025] KECA 434 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal against conviction and sentence is dismissed. The trial court's sentence of twenty years imprisonment is upheld.

Akeyo v Nyarera (Suing as the Legal Representative of Selina Aoko Mbeche) (Civil Appeal (Application) E256 of 2023) [2025] KECA 408 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs. The Notice of Motion dated 14th November, 2023 is unmerited.

Njagi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 135 of 2018) [2025] KECA 362 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety. The appellant's defense was considered and dismissed by the trial court. The prosecution's evidence was found to be sufficient.

Rotich v Republic (Criminal Application E239 of 2024) [2025] KECA 385 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant shall file his notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of this order and the record of appeal shall be filed and served within 45 days.

Arimba (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Isaac M’arimba alias Isaac Barimba - Deceased) v Mithiaru (Civil Appeal 140 of 2019) [2025] KECA 369 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The transfer of the 1 acre of land to the respondent was done by the deceased vendor himself, sanctioned by the Land Adjudication Officer and the Chairman of the Land Committee.

Biruri v Republic (Criminal Appeal 4 of 2018) [2025] KECA 375 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction is set aside and substituted with an acquittal. The appellant shall forthwith be set at liberty and is hereby released from custody unless otherwise lawfully held.

Waweru v Republic (Criminal Application E237 of 2024) [2025] KECA 372 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the applicant leave to appeal out of time, but requires him to file his notice of appeal within 14 days and the record of appeal within 45 days.