Kenyan case law

Christopher Murungaru v John Githongo [2018] KEHC 1467 (KLR)

✦ The court denies the defendant's request for adjournment and directs the case to proceed as scheduled.

Kibathi Gitau v Joseph Kiplagat Maina [2018] KEHC 766 (KLR)

✦ The application is not properly before the court and lacks merit, hence dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Mike Mbuvi Ndambuki v Republic [2018] KEHC 771 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court shall proceed with the matter from where it had reached.

Peter Nyangacha v Nyagaka Bisera Peter [2018] KEHC 1590 (KLR)

✦ The appellate court dismisses the appeal and awards the respondent Kshs. 280,000/- as general damages.

Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd v Abdalla Muramba Mweni & another [2018] KEHC 722 (KLR)

✦ The judgement of the trial court is upheld. The appeals are dismissed with costs to the respondents.

E M M v E E G [2018] KEHC 777 (KLR)

✦ The court has no jurisdiction over the Respondent and dismisses the application with costs.

KOO v Republic [2018] KEHC 1069 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is upheld, and the sentence is reduced to 10 years imprisonment due to the appellant's age at the time of the offense.

John Mugo Thiaka v Republic [2018] KEHC 1438 (KLR)

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

Paul Kirianki M’Rambei v Republic [2018] KEHC 991 (KLR)

Simon Mucee Kaunjugi v Republic [2018] KEHC 1670 (KLR)

✦ The application is disallowed as the applicant's only avenue was to appeal to the Court of Appeal, and the court cannot review a matter where an appeal lies.

Repulic v Silas Mwangi Kirema & 10 others [2018] KEHC 1782 (KLR)

✦ The court grants a bond of Kshs.2 million (two million Kenya Shillings) with one surety of a similar amount to 8th accused Peter Mutiria Mucimi, who is a flight risk. The other accused persons are granted a bond of Kshs.2 million (two million Kenya Shillings) with one surety of a similar amount.

Republic v Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Government Ex parte Abulahi Said Salad [2018] KEHC 1045 (KLR)

✦ The ex parte applicant has not established any grounds to qualify for the orders of certiorari and mandamus

Joseph Mwangi Kariuki v Republic [2018] KEHC 1686 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the prosecution's case proved beyond reasonable doubt and dismisses the appeal.

Baraka Safari v Republic [2018] KEHC 1314 (KLR)

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

Patrick Njuguna Richu v Republic [2018] KEHC 1664 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The sentence of imprisonment of 3 years in default of payment of fine is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to pay a fine of Kshs 50,000/- on each count or in default twelve(12) months imprisonment on each count.

Edward Mwove Kapila alias Mkamba Kiuno v Republic [2018] KEHC 9858 (KLR)

✦ The court found the appellant guilty of the alternative charge of indecent act with a child and convicted him under section 215 of the CPC.

Poma Godfrey Ouma & another v Republic [2018] KEHC 1539 (KLR)

✦ Appellants' appeals are dismissed as their grounds of appeal do not challenge their conviction and the sentence is found to be lawful and appropriate.

Elvicx Bernard Okumu Sibi & 101 others v Birking Industries Services (BIS) Limited & another [2018] KEHC 709 (KLR)

✦ The ex parte arrest orders are set aside, and the cash bail is refunded. The managing director is discharged of further requirements of the order.

Elkana Anzennze v Republic [2018] KEHC 1495 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the death sentence is set aside. The appellant is permitted to mitigate and receive an appropriate sentence.

Republic v Judith Kanana Muga & 2 others [2018] KEHC 1251 (KLR)

✦ Judith Kanana Muga and Gladys Kariangi are found guilty of murder and are convicted accordingly

Mathew Kiprop Tonui v Kimutai Arap Too & 4 others [2018] KEHC 935 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed as the defendants failed to provide sufficient cause for their non-appearance and the application was filed under the wrong provisions of the law.

Local Authorities Provident Fund Board (Lapfund) v Kisii County Government [2018] KEHC 1121 (KLR)

✦ The High Court lacks jurisdiction over the claim as it does not fall within the Employment and Labour Relations Court's exclusive jurisdiction.

Bwana Mohamed Bwana v Silvano Buko Bonaya & 2 others [2018] KEHC 597 (KLR)

✦ The Petitioner's application for the release of the Kshs. 500,000 is dismissed. Kshs. 250,000 shall be released to the 3rd Respondent and the balance of Kshs. 250,000 shall be released to the 1st and 2nd respondents.

Republic v Charles Mbatha Nthiwa [2018] KEHC 825 (KLR)

✦ The court finds a prima facie case and orders the accused to be put on his defence.

In re Estate of Marisina Kerubo Gesimba (Deceased) [2018] KEHC 1268 (KLR)

✦ The grants issued to Bernard Omwenga Arisa and Jackson Oriosa Gesimba are hereby revoked.