Kenyan case law

Cherono & another v ODPP (Criminal Review E060 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14262 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

Dayalji v Dayalji & 2 others (Civil Case 198 of 2010) [2022] KEHC 14461 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court allowed the plaintiff's application and granted leave to file a supplementary affidavit.

In re Estate of Monicah Kanini Kilungu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 458 of 2010) [2022] KEHC 14290 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The applicants' claim is dismissed, and the case is remanded to the pending suit.

State v Mband & another (Criminal Case E015 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14231 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the accused persons have a case to answer for the murder of George Ouma Mband.

State v Otieno & 2 others (Criminal Case E029 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14386 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the prosecution has not proven the guilt of the accused persons beyond reasonable doubt to warrant a conviction for murder.

Omar Athuman Mohamed t/a Paint Works & General Maintenance v Monarch Insurance Co. Ltd; Kaingu (Interested Party) (Civil Suit 115 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14284 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ An order of stay of execution is issued in respect of the judgment and decree passed in Mombasa SRMCC No 1917 of 2018.

State v Omondi & another (Criminal Case E033 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14403 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the accused have a case to answer and are placed on their defence.

Makaa v Republic (Criminal Petition E057 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14182 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The court allows the petitioner's petition for review of sentence and sets him free with a remission of sentence.

Manyala & another v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (Miscellaneous Judicial Review E002 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14338 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The matter is struck out for being incompetently filed.

Mwandikwa v Republic (Petition 219 of 2019) [2022] KEHC 14654 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The petition is dismissed as there is no loophole to unsettle the finding of the trial Magistrate on sentencing.

Mzungu v Republic (Criminal Appeal E055 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14703 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed, but the appellant should serve the sentence imposed to take effect from June 11, 2018.

Taifa v Republic (Criminal Appeal E018 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14230 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal was dismissed, and the conviction and sentence were upheld.

Wanjiru & another v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E016 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14801 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants each applicant bond of Kshs 500,000 with one surety of like amount, and requires them to provide particulars of one contact person who will ensure they attend court.

Obala aka Obala Ombiro v Oluoch (Miscellaneous Civil Application E020 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14210 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application for leave to appeal out of time.

Marende v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E138 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14207 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the applicant leave to file his Notice of Appeal to the High Court out of time, but the applicant is responsible for the prosecution of his appeal.

In re Estate of Kioko Musembi Mutavi (Deceased) (Probate & Administration 489 of 2011) [2022] KEHC 14351 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The grant obtained was irregularly and unlawfully obtained and is hereby revoked. A fresh grant will issue to the rightful administrators.

Republic v Munga & 2 others (Criminal Case 32 of 2015) [2022] KEHC 14679 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The prosecution's case is dismissed and the accused are acquitted.

Kieti v Jumbo Foam Mattresses Industries (Civil Appeal E047 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 14325 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal has merit partly. The trial court's judgment in Mavoko in civil case No 1064 of 2016 on the question of proof of injuries is partially set aside. General damages of Kshs 50,000/- is upheld and will attract interest at court rates from the date of judgment in the trial court.

In re Estate of Kating’i Ndambuki Mutwota alias Katingi Ndambuki Mutwota (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E001 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14292 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The Appellant is entitled to participate in the succession proceedings and a fresh petition or amendment to the petition should be filed to include all beneficiaries and grandchildren of the estate.

Juma v Republic (Criminal Revision E052 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 14218 (KLR) (Crim) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed as it is an abuse of the court process and this court lacks jurisdiction to entertain and determine the application.

Republic v Mweri (Criminal Case 6 of 2015) [2022] KEHC 15407 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The accused is found guilty of manslaughter

Orwa v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E013 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14378 (KLR) (24 October 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The applicant's application is allowed, and the conviction and sentence are upheld. The period spent in custody between July 27, 2010 and November 26, 2010 is to be taken into account when computing the applicant's sentence.

Alibhai v Republic (Criminal Appeal E103 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 15411 (KLR) (21 October 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the trial magistrate erred in referring to the charges contained in the Amended charge sheet dated 23rd May 2019 instead of the charge sheet Amended and lodged in court on 21st August 2020.

Kiraguri & another v Indo Africa Finance Ltd (Civil Appeal (Application) E173 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 14271 (KLR) (Civ) (21 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The High Court lacks the requisite jurisdiction to entertain the appeal and the interim orders issued by the court automatically lapse.

Kamau & another (Suing on their own behalf and on behalf the class of persons being all registered Airtel Customers /Users/ Subscribers) v Bharti Airtel Limited also known as Airtel & another (Civil Suit E036 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14376 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (21 October 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application to stay the proceedings and refer the matter to arbitration.