Kenyan case law
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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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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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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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In re Estate of Beneah Odiemo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 49 of 2003) [2025] KEHC 16296 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is merited and the matter shall be mentioned on 16th December 2025 to monitor progress on the fresh transmission.
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Muthoka v Mutua & another (Civil Appeal E957 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16167 (KLR) (Civ) (10 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the matter is not res judicata and the application for res judicata was not made in good faith.
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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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Ali v Republic (Criminal Revision E032 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16102 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The trial court did not consider the time the applicant spent in remand custody during the computation of sentence.
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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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Onsongo t/a Hegeons Auctioneers v Kariuki (Miscellaneous Civil Application E161 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16695 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismissed the Applicant's application as it was filed as a reference instead of an appeal, and the Bill of Costs was dismissed on the grounds of the Auctioneer's competence and the validity of the underlying documents.
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In re Estate of Japheth Omoro Agwata (Deceased) (Succession Cause 96 of 2005) [2025] KEHC 16229 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for revocation of grant is dismissed. The issues should have been raised and resolved in the confirmation proceedings. The applicant's claims are belated.
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Otieno & another v Republic (Criminal Miscellaneous Application E084 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19460 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court directs that the sentence of 20 years be proportionately reduced by a period of 50 days
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In re Estate of felix Ndungu Mwatha (Deceased)) (Succession Cause 1797 of 2014) [2025] KEHC 16245 (KLR) (Family) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application to set aside the consent order is dismissed.
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Faulu Micro Finance Bank Limited v Muyodi t/a Rhema Auctioneers (Civil Appeal E046 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 17832 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court found merit in the application and declared the proclamation irregular and unlawful, recalled the warrants of attachment and sale, and ordered the Respondent to bear the costs.
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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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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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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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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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Republic v Wanyonyi & 2 others (Criminal Case E007 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16073 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the state's grounds for opposing bail and grants the 3rd Accused's application for bail.
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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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Republic v Assets Recovery Agency & another; Mwangi (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Application E122 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16047 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is transferred to the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division of the High Court at Milimani Law Courts for hearing and final determination.
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Wanyonyi v Arise & Shine Sacco (Civil Appeal E127 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18472 (KLR) (10 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The respondent was found to be 100% liable for the accident and the appellant failed to prove the respondent's ownership of the vehicle.
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Jesse & another v Amusugut (Civil Appeal E165 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16556 (KLR) (Civ) (10 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The trial court's judgment is set aside due to illegality in the manner of service of the summons.
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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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In re Estate of Priscilla Wambui Gathungu (Deceased) (Succession Cause E100 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16177 (KLR) (Family) (10 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Chief of Waithaka Location is directed to provide the introductory letter within 14 days and to provide copies to the parties. The Petition for Letters of Administration Intestate dated 9th February, 2025 is approved for publication in the Kenya Gazette.
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In re Estate of Leonard Kibinge Kiruri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 626 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 16149 (KLR) (Family) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court upholds the preliminary objection and strikes out the application for want of jurisdiction.