Kenyan case law
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Safaricom Plc v Popote Innovations Limited (Commercial Arbitration Cause E005 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 16225 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds the arbitration agreement was not validly concluded, and the Arbitrator lacked jurisdiction to entertain the dispute.
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Mwangi v Gicharu & another (Civil Appeal E051 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15962 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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Republic v Kenya Wildlife Service & 2 others; Mashudi & another (Suing as legal representatives of the Estate of Umazi Nguzo) (Ex parte Applicant); Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group Limited (Garnishee) (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Application E009 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 19352 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The ex-parte applicants' applications are dismissed, and the garnishee orders nisi are vacated. The ex-parte applicants are ordered to bear the costs of the application.
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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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MWK v JKK & another (Civil Appeal E243 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16270 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The share of the parties is apportioned as 50% for the appellant and 50% for the 1st respondent for the suit properties.
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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✦ The matter is withdrawn from the Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court and transferred to Kombewa Law Courts.
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Republic v Kirui (Criminal Case 25 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 15831 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds no evidence of malice aforethought and convicts the accused of manslaughter.
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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 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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Akiri v South Nyanza Sugar Company (Civil Appeal E101 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 15994 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant was entitled to an award of general damages for the 2nd Ratoon crop at Kshs 63,112.20
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Omoro v South Nyanza Sugar Co (Civil Appeal E095 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16085 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court overturns the Trial Magistrate's decision and orders that interest on the damages awarded accrues from the date of filing the suit.
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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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Chesumei v Buwku (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Simon Indimuli Nandwa) (Civil Appeal E135 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16108 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the appellant was 100% liable for the accident and affirmed the trial court's quantum award.
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Republic v Kipngetich (Criminal Case E020 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16162 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Sentence)
✦ The accused is sentenced to probation for three years.
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In re Estate of Zebedee Omwano Migar alias Zebedi Omuono Migar (Deceased) (Family Miscellaneous Application 392 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15869 (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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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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MK v GFK (Suing in the Name of her Mother and Next of Kin TWN) (Children's Appeal Case E062 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15963 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal lacks merit and is hereby dismissed.
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In re Estate of Waluala Omongo - (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Application 386 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15931 (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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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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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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Republic v Wachira (Criminal Case 10 of 2017) [2025] KEHC 16098 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the accused guilty of murder.
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Achievers College of Professionals Limited v Mwaniki t/a Icons College of Professional Studies (Civil Appeal E030 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15827 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants a stay of execution pending appeal to the Court of Appeal, requiring the applicant to maintain the security of Kshs.1,000,000 already deposited and to provide a bank guarantee for the balance of the decree.
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Karumba & another v Kungu & 3 others (Succession Cause 138 of 1983) [2025] KEHC 16130 (KLR) (Family) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court denies the stay of proceedings pending appeal and denies costs.
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Eric Ntabo & Co v Trident Insurance Co Ltd (Miscellaneous Civil Application E083 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16250 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the application and entered judgment in favor of the applicant for the sum of Kshs. 155,615.00, including interest on the taxed sum.
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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.