Kenyan case law

In re Estate of Javan Okeno Namoyi alias Javan Okeno (Deceased) (Succession Cause 256 of 2016) [2025] KEHC 15814 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The grant of letters of administration to Norman Wabwera Okeno was revoked, and the estate should be shared equally among the children of the deceased.

Asmara Ventures Limited v Mumo (Civil Appeal E063 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15686 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs.

Ndambiri v Deputy Registrar, High Court of Kenya at Milimani, Family Division (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Application E140 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15643 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court granted leave to apply for judicial review orders.

Ibrahim & another v Monarch Insurance Company Limited; National Bank of Kenya & another (Garnishee) (Civil Case 388 of 2012) [2025] KEHC 16145 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The garnishee order is dismissed, and the Plaintiffs are granted the relief of attachment to the funds held by the Garnishees to the credit of the Defendant.

Republic v Kariuki & another (Criminal Case E028 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15639 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the prosecution's request to deny bail.

Lava v Lakhilani (Suing as the Legal Rep. of the Estate of Krishina Kumar Shivalal Lakhilani alias Krishina Kumar Shivlal Lakhilani - Deceased) (Civil Appeal E028 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 16087 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs. The loan was not fully repaid, and the interest claim is dismissed.

Rono v Republic (Criminal Appeal E005 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15689 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The charge sheet was not defective and the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence was not harsh.

In re Estate of Martha Ngendo Zachary Wanjeru alias Ngendo Kimani (Deceased) (Succession Cause 703 of 2007) [2025] KEHC 15932 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is granted and a further reviewed certificate of confirmed grant shall issue as proposed in paragraph 21 of the supporting affidavit.

Republic v Willy & 4 others (Criminal Case E011 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15646 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the accused persons' request for bail as there are compelling reasons not to be released.

Republic v Kathure (Criminal Case E067 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16671 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the accused a bond of KSh. 200,000/= with a surety of similar amount.

Muthami v Borona (Civil Case E011 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16040 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the threshold for the grant of the temporary injunction has not been met.

In re Jane (Deceased) (Probate & Administration E009 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19429 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The petition for Grant of Letters of Administration Ad litem is allowed, limited to the conduct of proceedings and representing the deceased's estate in Kiambu High Court Civil Case No. E007 of 2021.

In re Estate of Joseph Nderitu Kingori (Deceased) (Succession Cause 3 & 4 of 2017 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 15953 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

Mwikya v Republic (Criminal Appeal E026 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16065 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is upheld. The conviction of the Appellant is quashed and the 10 years sentence set aside.

Ojwang & another (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of the late Eliud Otieno Ongiro) v Mutuku & another (Civil Appeal E1111 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15665 (KLR) (Civ) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court apportions liability at 85:15 in favor of the Plaintiffs and awards damages of Ksh 2,755,000/-

Benard v Hemwil Investments Ltd & 2 others (Civil Appeal E086 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15596 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The award of Kshs. 400,000 for general damages and specific injuries is set aside and substituted with an award of Kshs. 900,000.

GGN v BOO (Matrimonial Cause 2 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16242 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the properties listed in the originating summons are matrimonial property and the applicant's claims are unsubstantiated.

Catholic Diocese of Eldoret Registered Trustees v Kimutai & another (Land Case E014 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15764 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

Republic v Mwalimu (Criminal Case E018 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15668 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court found that the prosecution has made a prima facie case and ordered the accused to be put on his defense

Paul & 2 others v National Government Constituencies Fund Board & another (Judicial Review Application E1101 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 15708 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the attachment of the applicants' salaries to satisfy the costs as taxed.

Vintage Liquor & Wine Limited v Winadmelant (Wama) Limited (Miscellaneous Application E899 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15811 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the Judgment Debtor is ordered to produce books of account and furnish other relevant records within 21 days. The Applicant is granted liberty to apply for cross-examination of directors.

Kenjap Motor Limited v Matiri Mburu & Chepkemboi Advocates (Civil Application E074 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 19343 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The applicant is allowed extension of time to seek reasons and file a reference. The costs of the application will abide the outcome of the reference.

Republic v Michael & another (Criminal Case E023 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 19495 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the pre-bail report raises compelling reasons not to release the accused on bail and declines the application

Century Microfinance Bank v Ndzai & another (Civil Appeal E087 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 16758 (KLR) (Civ) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st Respondent. The Appellant's application for a stay of execution is granted for 7 days.

Republic v Muigai (Criminal Case E032 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15955 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Sentence)

✦ The court sentences the accused to 15 years imprisonment with effect from the date of arraignment.