Kenyan case law

Vignei v Republic (Revision Case E051 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19514 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The sentence imposed did not consider the period spent in remand custody, which is mandatory under section 333(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The applicant's right under Article 50(2)(p) of the Constitution was denied.

Mini Holdings Limited & another v Astonfield Management Ltd & 3 others (Civil Suit E213 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16622 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objections are dismissed with costs.

In re JWN (Subject) (Miscellaneous Application E257 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16636 (KLR) (Family) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court appoints MMK as the Guardian ad litem and Manager of the Ward, JWN, with specific duties and restrictions.

MM v Republic (Criminal Appeal E063 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16620 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed and the Appellant is set at liberty.

Republic v Oking (Criminal Case E025 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 17163 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The accused is placed on his defence. The Court orders a defence hearing on 11/12/2025.

In re Estate of Monica Wamaitha Kihara (Deceased) (Probate & Administration 805 of 1994) [2025] KEHC 16422 (KLR) (Family) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as an abuse of process. The Applicant's prayer for arrest of judgment is dismissed due to the lack of a pending parallel proceeding. The Applicant's prayer for appointment as an administrator is summarily dismissed as it is a res judicata matter.

Titus Makhanu & Associates Advocates v Hall Equitorial Limited (Commercial Miscellaneous Application E075 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 17038 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant is entitled to full instruction fees and the Taxing Master's decision regarding VAT is upheld.

Barasa & 2 others v Republic (Criminal Revision E323 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16331 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the sentence has been fully served and the criteria for review are not met.

Ogutu alias Odibe v Republic (Criminal Revision E025 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 19529 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The prison term shall commence on the day the applicant was arrested and placed into custody, i.e., 18/12/2023.

Mandela v Republic (Criminal Revision E231 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16404 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the sentence imposed by the trial court has been fully served and the criteria for review of the sentence have not been met.

Abdi v Vipingo Ridge Limited (Civil Case E016 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 16574 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The suit is reinstated for hearing on merit.

Muli v SM (Minor Suing through her Mother Joyce Kamene Musembi) (Civil Appeal E214 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16778 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

Bluejay Limited v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Tax Appeal E280 & E280 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 17045 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

Chibune Air Limited & 2 others v Credit Bank Limited (Commercial Case E769 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 17105 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the plea of res judicata does not apply due to the differences in the claims and the issues raised.

Kimeli v Republic (Criminal Revision E232 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16402 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the sentence has been fully served and the subject matter is lost.

Kijunje Gardens Limited & 2 others v Ncba Bank Kenya Plc & 7 others (Commercial Case 37 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 17282 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as res judicata and sub judice, and the respondents' statutory power of sale over the suit properties is lawful and justifiable.

Wanjala v Republic (Criminal Appeal E007 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16668 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found that the mandatory minimum sentences in delement cases are unconstitutional and that the trial court had discretion to sentence the Appellant.

VWT v ETM; JW & another (Interested Parties) (Matrimonial Cause E062 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16624 (KLR) (Family) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The objection to the admissibility of the documents is dismissed. The suit shall proceed from where it reached.

Kenya Revenue Authority v Hawaye Construction Company Limited & 3 others (Commercial Miscellaneous Application E1022 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 17100 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is defective and should be dismissed.

Maina v Republic (Criminal Revision E235 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16401 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the sentence imposed by the trial court has been fully served and the criteria for review of the sentence have not been met.

Wafula v Republic (Criminal Appeal E018 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18146 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the prosecution's case was proven beyond reasonable doubt and that the appellant was not entitled to the statutory defense. The court also found that the sentence was not excessive and harsh.

Karani & another v Director of Public Prosecution (Criminal Revision E341 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16390 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the sentence has been fully served and the criteria for review are not met.

Betacare Hospital v Kwamboka (Civil Appeal E045 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 17106 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the Applicant's application to withdraw the application with no orders as to costs. The court orders the Appellant to file and serve a Record of Appeal within 21 days.

Khamati alias Edwin Ochieng v Republic (Criminal Revision E233 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16648 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the sentence has been fully served and the criteria for review are not met.

Taj Ventures Limited & another v Mutahi & another (Civil Appeal 6 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 16449 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the award on general damages is set aside and reduced. Liability is reassessed and apportioned between the parties.