Kenyan case law

Geroge & another v Mwangi (Civil Appeal E138 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16151 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The appeal is struck out due to being filed out of time.

Abuzeki & another v ODPP (Criminal Revision E229 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19322 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is withdrawn, and the file is marked as closed.

Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission v Okumu & 3 others (Civil Suit E023 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16057 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The defendants are not liable for general damages as the plaintiff's mandate is limited to recovery of specific loss to the public.

Kenya Legal & Ethical Network on Hiv Aids v County Government of Kilifi & another; Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (Proposed Interested Party) (Petition E002 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16133 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Petitioner's Application to be admitted as an interested party is allowed with certain terms.

Mohamed v Republic (Criminal Appeal 1 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16001 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set free.

Yazmark International Limited & 2 others v Shaqur-Ul-Haq (Civil Appeal E382 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18292 (KLR) (Civ) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

Ochoki & Ochoki Associates (ADVS) v Shah (Being Sued as the Administrator of the Estate of the Late Batul Lakhamshi Lalji Shah) (Miscellaneous Application E273 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15964 (KLR) (Family) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed as it lacks merit. The reference is found to be merited and the Court will consider the consequential orders.

In re Estate of Ruparelia (Deceased) (Succession Cause 81 of 2010) [2025] KEHC 19470 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The grant of probate to Kassim Hussein Noor Mohamed was revoked due to fraud, and the only valid grant is the one issued on September 10, 2010.

Gatuthu & another v Njuguna & Partners Advcoates (Civil Appeal E018 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15946 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Oriwo alias Baba v Republic (Criminal Appeal E046 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15965 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

In re Estate of Killian Ansei Mwoloi (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Civil Application E016 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16187 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The application is not barred by the doctrines of sub-judice and res judicata

Onyango & another v Wanjiku (Civil Appeal E1476 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18308 (KLR) (Civ) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Copy Cat Limited v Netronics Communications Ltd (Commercial Case E050 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16673 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is granted.

Mukwana v Republic (Criminal Revision E019 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16150 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.

Mashline Agencies (K) Limited v Chalinga (Civil Appeal E084 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16048 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The award of Kshs. 700,000 in general damages is set aside and substituted with Kshs. 500,000

Mwangi v Muruga (Civil Appeal 37 of 2011) [2025] KEHC 15971 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the trial court had jurisdiction to preside over the dispute.

Shah v Shah (Miscellaneous Application E250 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15979 (KLR) (Family) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Application is dismissed.

Kamau v Wangendo (Miscellaneous Application E168 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 19337 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court held that a suit can be initiated by presenting a petition or an originating summons, which may then be continued as if it were commenced by a plaint.

In re GA (The Child) (Adoption Cause E181 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16008 (KLR) (Family) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court allows the adoption application and orders the child to be known as YMM, with her date of birth presumed to be March 5, 2024, and she is presumed to be a citizen by birth. CMK and MWM are appointed as legal guardians.

Dubai Gems Limited v Tatu City Limited & another (Commercial Case E308 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16362 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the Plainti has already participated in the court proceedings and cannot now seek to stay those proceedings under section 6 of the Arbitration Act. The court also determines that the arbitration clause is not applicable due to the 1st Defendant's non-signature on the agreement.

Owago v Gathecha (Civil Appeal E667 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 15942 (KLR) (Civ) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed. The ruling of the trial court is set aside. The Small Claims Court Case No. E154 of 2021 is hereby reinstated and shall be placed before any other adjudicator for mention and directions within thirty (30) days upon receipt of the le in the SCCC.

Britam Asset Managers (Kenya) Limited v Apondo (Commercial Appeal E101 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16579 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Appeal is incompetent for failure to include in the Record of Appeal the order against which the Appeal is preferred.

Wesonga & 2 others v Republic (Criminal Appeal E048, E047 & E049 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 15993 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The sentence is revised to be computed from the date of arrest, 24/8/2022.

Hall Equitorial Limited v Titus Makhanu & Associates Advocates (Commercial Case E829 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 16477 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (7 November 2025) (Ruling)

Odongo v Director of Public Prosecutions & 2 others (Petition E003 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16041 (KLR) (7 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The petition is dismissed as there is no evidence of abuse of discretion or improper purpose by the Director of Public Prosecutions.