Kenyan case law

Joseph Wasike Sumbule Alias Wasike Sumbule v Charles Khaemba Wafula [2015] KEHC 918 (KLR)

✦ The orders made on 20/5/2015 are set aside. The applicant is allowed to file a replying affidavit within 30 days from this ruling and the application shall be fixed for hearing on merits.

Cyprian Wendo v Republic [2015] KEHC 856 (KLR)

✦ The court granted bail pending appeal to the appellant on the same terms as he was released during the trial.

Republic through the Director of Public Prosecutions v Ummulkheyr Sadri Abdalla & 3 others [2015] KEHC 616 (KLR)

✦ The court found no new information to warrant a review of the bond and dismissed the application

Republic v Geoffrey Wafula Makoe [2015] KEHC 344 (KLR)

✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and acquitted of attempted murder.

In Re estate of Mohamed Saleh Said Sherman (Deceased) [2015] KEHC 8061 (KLR)

Kenny Nyaga Mboi v Mash Bus Services Limited [2015] KEHC 543 (KLR)

✦ The court sets aside the award of KShs. 150,000 general damages and KShs. 92,877 special damages and substitutes it with judgment for the appellant in the sum of Kshs 500,000.00 general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities, Kshs108, 661.00 special damages.

John Wabwire Wanjala v Margaret Nerima Onjelo [2015] KEHC 686 (KLR)

✦ The court allows the application for Summons for Revocation dated 8th January 2014, revoking the grant of Letters of Administration and reverting the proprietorship of land parcel Bukhayo/Mundika/6220 back to the name of the deceased.

Elizabeth Mwelu Mwau v Republic [2015] KEHC 851 (KLR)

✦ The plea of guilty was unequivocal, the facts disclosed the offence, and the sentence was not harsh and illegal.

K M M v Republic [2015] KEHC 346 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence of death are quashed

County Government of Machakos v Export Processing Zone Authority [2015] KEHC 947 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is summarily rejected.

Clean Analytical System AB & another v Faith Kagwiria & another [2015] KEHC 518 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the defendant and 3rd party in contempt of court for knowingly disobeying a clear and unambiguous court order.

Ali Gababa Dabasa v Republic [2015] KEHC 794 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed as the appellant has pleaded guilty and the sentence is upheld.

Janet Wanjiku Njoroge v Kamau Kinyanjui Kamau [2015] KEHC 8026 (KLR)

✦ The application is allowed, and the respondent is directed to sign the survey plan within 30 days. If he fails, the Deputy Registrar shall sign on his behalf. The respondent shall pay the costs of the application.

Republic v Paul Odhiambo Ogunde [2015] KEHC 330 (KLR)

✦ The court grants the application and admits the accused to bail pending the hearing and final determination of the case.

Dishon Peter Mulinge v Inspector General of Police [2015] KEHC 8080 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with no orders of costs

Coquero Limited v Bruce Joseph Bockle [2015] KEHC 475 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff is allowed to execute the judgment before taxation of costs.

Mamicha & Company Advocates v Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Limited [2015] KEHC 8055 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the Advocate and Client had an Advocate-client relationship, and the costs bill is valid.

Kanyongo Arepel Riamasia v Apaline Arepel (Civil Application 59 of 2015) [2015] KEHC 891 (KLR) (8 December 2015) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs.

Malili Ranch Ltd v Benjamin Kyalo Muthoka [2015] KEHC 857 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the appeal is not properly before the court and that the stay of execution pending appeal is governed by Order 42 Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Rules.

Ereri Company Limited v Cornerstone Preparatory Association & another [2015] KEHC 97 (KLR)

✦ Application dismissed with costs

Stephen Kibiru Kimani v Republic (Criminal Appeal 205 of 2013) [2015] KEHC 8070 (KLR) (Crim) (8 December 2015) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The prosecution proved their case beyond reasonable doubt.

Catherine Njeri Zani & another v Nicholas Stephen Zani & another [2015] KEHC 486 (KLR)

✦ Allow the application to set aside the interlocutory judgement and grant leave to file the defence.

Republic v Fred Kebasi Mosioma [2015] KEHC 968 (KLR)

✦ The accused has a case to answer and shall elect how to proceed with his defence.

David Okom v Republic [2015] KEHC 793 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. The appellant is set at liberty.

Mary Waithira Kariuki v Nation Media Group [2015] KEHC 513 (KLR)

✦ The court found the broadcasts defamatory and awarded the plaintiff Kshs. 1,000,000 in general and exemplary damages, Kshs. 5,800 in special damages, costs, and interest.