Kenyan case law
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In re Estate of William Odwogo Owi - (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 397 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15927 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Law Courts. The file is marked as closed.
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Maluti v Republic (Criminal Appeal E014 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 19504 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The conviction for rape is set aside, and the appellant is ordered to be set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
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In re Estate of Joshua Opondo Opinya (Deceased) (Family Miscellaneous Application 383 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15867 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Law Courts.
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Brookhust International School Limited & another v Nduhiu (Civil Case E052 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16078 (KLR) (Civ) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court found that the Defendant did not establish a prima facie case for an injunction and that her actions were not justified.
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Kisilu t/a Kind Medical Services v Transwide Pharmaceuticals Limited (Civil Appeal E089 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16039 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
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In re Application for the Adoption of Baby DWK (Adoption Cause E004 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16146 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the proposed adoption is in the best interests of the child and issues the following orders:
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In re Estate of Johana Ruto Morogo (Deceased) (Ad Litem 150 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 16158 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The estate will be distributed as follows: the 1st house receives Nyandurua Oljororok Salient 4691, Account No.023001000025 at K-Rep Bank, and Account No.00410136194; the 2nd house receives Nyandarua Municipality Block VIII/543, to be shared equally amongst the units.
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Mutua v Republic (Criminal Appeal 19 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 16244 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
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FC v LR (Suing as Mother and as Next Friend of the Minors EC & GC) (Family Appeal E021 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16002 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal succeeds, and the appellant is ordered to cater for school fees, school-related expenses, and medical expenses while the respondent continues to provide shelter, clothing, and food.
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Mwende v Republic (Criminal Appeal E052 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 19568 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed. The conviction and sentence are set aside. The appellant is set at liberty.
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Sangara v Republic (Criminal Miscellaneous Application E059 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16141 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant's application is dismissed, and he is charged within 7 days or released pending formal charging.
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Republic v Kimiri (Criminal Case 49 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 16005 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Sentence)
✦ The Convict is sentenced to 5 years in prison, with 14 days to appeal the conviction.
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In re Estate of Gabriel Mithamo Ndunyu (Deceased) (Succession Cause 718 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 16194 (KLR) (Family) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court stays proceedings and execution of any orders issued in Nairobi RRT 1900/2023 and Mombasa BPRT 091/25 pending the hearing and determination of the application for revocation and distribution of the estate.
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Republic v Baariu (Criminal Case E051 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 16101 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Sentence)
✦ The sentence is 5 years and 8 months imprisonment.
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Eric Ntabo & Co v Trident Insurance Co Ltd (Miscellaneous Application E054 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16249 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the application and entered judgment in favor of the applicant for the sum of Kshs. 59,000.00, including interest on the taxed costs.
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In re Estate of the Late Cheche Mwangi alias Simon Cheche Mwangi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 554 of 1995) [2025] KEHC 16195 (KLR) (Family) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The caution against the land should remain until the rights of Monica Mirigo's estate are determined.
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Mitau v Ayora (Civil Appeal E375 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 19477 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Appellant's application for stay of execution is denied
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Hexing Technology Company Limited v Public Procurement Administrative Review Board & 2 others; Chint Meters & Electric Kenya Company Limited & 6 others (Interested Parties) (Judicial Review Application E347 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15794 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted, and the 1st & 2nd Respondents are prohibited from implementing the impugned decision.
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Republic v Odiwuor (Criminal Appeal E026 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16021 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is successful, and the acquittal is set aside. The Respondent is convicted of manslaughter.
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In re Estate of Samuel Maina Gatonga alias Maina Gatonga (Deceased) (Succession Cause 361 of 2001) [2025] KEHC 16045 (KLR) (Family) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs. The administrators are directed to transmit the estate to the beneficiaries within 45 days from the date of the ruling.
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Murigi v Njuguna (Civil Appeal E081 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16190 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent
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In re Estate of Jafeth Ongondo Odero (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 403 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16096 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is closed and the file is marked as closed.
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Sinohydro Corporation v Muchiri (Civil Appeal E056 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16168 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The finding of liability is upheld. General damages for pain and suffering and loss of earning capacity are awarded at Kshs. 900,000. The finding on loss of earnings is set aside. Special damages are upheld.
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In re Estate of Enock Owiti Okanja - (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 396 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15928 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Law Courts.
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Nanak Trucking Company Limited & another v Langat (Civil Appeal E099 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16076 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is not merited as the consent judgment entered post-judgment was not filed or adopted as an order of the court, and thus is not enforceable.