Kenyan case law

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.

New Paleah Wholesellers Limited v Opiyo t/a Mwananchi General Hardware (Civil Appeal E004 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16560 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court upheld the decision of the trial court, finding that the Appellant failed to produce evidence of agreement in support of its claim and failed to prove its case on a balance of probabilities.

Kariuki v Mugo (Civil Appeal E204 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16543 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent as the issue of liability is not appealable to this court.

Kuria v Kiarie & another (Civil Appeal E167 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16544 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the appellant failed to prove his case for malicious prosecution and dismissed the suit.

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.

Aakhala v Republic (Criminal Miscellaneous Application E047 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 17709 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders that the applicant's sentence will run from the date of plea, 2/1/2024, rather than the date of conviction, 6/11/2024.

Wanjiku v Kaheni (Bankruptcy Cause E001 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16585 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ A bankruptcy order is issued against Stephen Ngige Kaheni, and the Ocial Receiver is appointed as the Bankruptcy Trustee.

Republic v Jomo & another (Criminal Case E002 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16761 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The accused are acquitted of the charge of murder.

Buya v Republic (Criminal Appeal E015 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16577 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The conviction and sentence are set aside due to inconsistencies in the prosecution's case and lack of evidence proving the ingredients of the offense.

Madison Insurance Co (K) Ltd v Ruiru (Civil Appeal 175 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16442 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial court's decision to dismiss the Appellant's suit on its merits was not based on any evidence or wrong legal principles.

Republic v County Secretary Machakos County Government & another; Autoxpress Limited (Ex parte Applicant) (Miscellaneous Application E002 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16771 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and an order of mandamus is issued compelling the Chief Officer Finance to pay Kshs 600,141 within 60 days.

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.

Makonge v Republic (Criminal Appeal E058 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16793 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

Rashid v Republic (Criminal Revision E065 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19433 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The sentence is upheld with modifications

In re Estate of Joseph Muturi Kurutu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E009 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16654 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is disallowed and the applicants are directed to file a fresh application for confirmation of grant after addressing the court's issues.

Mwangi wa Iria & 8 others v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & another; Public Procurement Regulatory Authority & 2 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E002 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16630 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Petition and application are stayed pending the determination of a constitutional petition in Milimani High Court.

Akade v Republic (Criminal Revision E322 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16391 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

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

Republic v Ochieng (Criminal Case E017 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16799 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The accused is acquitted of murder

Makena v Republic (Criminal Revision E093 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16614 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as frivolous, vexatious, and an abuse of court process. The sentence imposed by the trial court is confirmed and upheld.

Osnett Investments Limited v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited & another (Commercial Case E007 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16794 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court ruled that the ruling should not be set aside and dismissed the application.

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.

Kyalo v Republic (Criminal Revision E070 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19440 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The sentence is reviewed to ensure it is proportionate and appropriate, and the offender is released from custody unless otherwise lawfully held.

Kiptanui v Republic (Criminal Revision E293 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16652 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

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

Chelagat & another v Republic (Criminal Revision E280 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16651 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The sentence is reviewed and substituted with a community-based rehabilitation order.

Natembeya v Republic (Criminal Appeal E066 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18215 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Appellant was properly recognized as the perpetrator of the offence and the Respondent's case was proven beyond reasonable doubt.