Kenyan case law
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Gitau (Suing on His Own Behalf and on Behalf of the General Public) v Chairperson, NGCDFC-Njoro Constituency & 2 others; Rift Valley Driving Schools (SHG) (Interested Party) (Petition E015 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16173 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court grants the conservatory orders, preserving the status quo and upholding public interest pending the full hearing.
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In re Estate of Isaac Kimene Nabea (Deceased) (Succession Cause 18 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 16596 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant is revoked, and the inhibition shall subsist pending the hearing and determination of the appeal before the Court of Appeal.
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Bagwasi v Transworld Pharmaceuticals Ltd & 2 others (Civil Appeal E047 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16165 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that there was no valid consent order, as the appellant was not involved in the consent order and the consent was signed by one person.
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Naitera & 3 others v Naitera (Succession Cause 2183 of 1995) [2025] KEHC 16189 (KLR) (Family) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is partly allowed. The Respondent is directed to file the accounts detailing the proceeds from the sale of Nairobi/Block 79/346, Njiru Plot, through an Affidavit within 60 days of this ruling. If the accounts are not submitted within the specified period, the amount of Kshs.5,150,000/- will be considered as the Applicants' share and is to be paid to the applicants' lawyer upon the lapse of time. Each party shall bear own costs of the application.
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Republic v Attorney General, Nairobi & 2 others (Judicial Review Application E348 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16255 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Attorney General is removed from the enforcement proceedings and struck out. The 2nd and 3rd Respondents (Accounting Officer and IEBC) are granted leave to apply for mandamus to compel settlement of the decree.
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Kim v Chairperson of the Vetting Committee Of Yetu Dt Sacco Society Limited & another (Civil Appeal E087 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16512 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and a temporary injunction is granted pending the appeal.
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Munyeri & 2 others v Attorney General & 2 others; Mutua & 21 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E011 & E014 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 16074 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds merit in the application and allows it as prayed in Prayers Nos. 1, 2, and 3.
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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited v National Land Commission (Judicial Review Originating Motion Application E249 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16252 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (10 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court grants the applicant's prayers for an order of Mandamus and a declaration, finding the National Land Commission's failure to act within a reasonable time period an abuse of discretion and a violation of the applicant's constitutional right to administrative action that is expeditious, efficient, lawful, reasonable, and procedurally fair.
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Republic v Dooso (Criminal Case E016 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16214 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The accused is released on bond of Ksh. 300,000/= together with one surety of similar amount, subject to certain conditions.
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Republic v Odenyo (Criminal Case E054 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16157 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused, warranting him to make a defence.
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Wanja (Suing as the Legal Representative and Administratrix of the Estate of Kenneth Murugi) v Gitonga (Civil Appeal E107 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16518 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent
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Mwangi v Muthoni (Miscellaneous Civil Application E076 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16265 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the application, allowing the deposit of the decretal sum in a joint interest-earning account pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.
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Ngendo v Republic (Criminal Revision E117 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16161 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application dated 29th October 2025 is marked as withdrawn.
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Gicheru & another v Wani (Civil Appeal E543 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16233 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The High Court has no jurisdiction over disputes over occupation and use of land, and the appeal is dismissed.
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NNS v FMK (Civil Appeal 140 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16243 (KLR) (Family) (10 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the lower court judgment is set aside. The Appellant shall have the actual custody of the minor, while the Respondent shall have access as specified.
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Musiva & 2 others v Matuku (Civil Appeal E057 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 19490 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is without merits and is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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State v Obilo alias Chris & another (Criminal Case E023 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16131 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court sentenced the 1st accused to a non-custodial sentence and the 2nd accused to a custodial sentence.
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Kilonzo & another (Suing as the Legal Representatives of the Estate of Irene Mutinda Masungwa Okola - Deceaced) v Inspector General of Police & another (Judicial Review Application E349 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16175 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants leave to apply for mandamus to compel the Inspector General of Police to settle the decree and certificate of order against the Government.
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Kaaria & 5 others v Attorney General & 2 others (Judicial Review Application E143 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16172 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants leave as sought save that the sum due being Kshs.1,100,000 is to be for each to be applicant as per the decree and certificate of order against the Government dated 23/11/2018; and therefore, there being 6 applicants, the total sum due is Kshs.6,600,000/- plus costs as taxed and interest at 12% p.a from 23/11/2018 until payment in full.
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In re Estate of Parbat Lalji Halai alias Halai Parbat Lalji Mulji (Deceased) (Succession Cause 207 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 16206 (KLR) (Family) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as it does not contest the validity or authenticity of the will, and the court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the application.
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Ochieng v Republic (Criminal Revision E057 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19523 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The sentence of 20 years is directed to be computed from the 18/5/2013, the day the applicant was arrested and placed into custody.
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Odongo & 2 others (Secretary General, Chairman & Treasurer Respectively of the Energy Dealers Association) Suing for and on Behalf of the Energy Dealers Association Energy Dealers Association) v Avien Gas Limited (Civil Appeal E069 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16143 (KLR) (Civ) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay is allowed on condition that the decretal amount is deposited to Court within 14 days from the date of the ruling.
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In re Estate of the Late Kapoloni Teba Namukoma (Deceased) (Succession Cause 61 of 2004) [2025] KEHC 16295 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The registration of Antony Mulama Wanambiro as the proprietor of Bukhayo/Bugengi/1719 is hereby nullified, and the property shall revert to the name of the deceased. The property will be distributed among the beneficiaries as specified.
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In re Estate of Joseph Makau Maingi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 426 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 16191 (KLR) (Family) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court orders the rectification of the description of the property, the inclusion of 50 acres for the purchaser, the allocation of a specific fraction of the total shareholding to each beneficiary, and the rectification to amalgamate the shares to cater for beneficiaries without CDC accounts.
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In re Estate of Alfayo Mwendwa (Deceased) (Succession Cause E129 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 16230 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Application is dismissed. The Administrators are directed to file and serve an Application for Confirmation of the Grant within 14 days from the date of this ruling. Status quo is ordered to be maintained pending Confirmation of the Grant and/or final transmission of the Estate.