Kenyan case law
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Lubulellah & Associates Advocates v Vinayak Builders Limited (Miscellaneous Application E066 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15528 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court extended the time for filing the reference by 14 days and deemed the reference to be duly filed.
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Momanyi v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Revision E075 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15938 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed and the sentence is upheld.
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Ndighila v Republic (Criminal Appeal E006 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16284 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's appeal is dismissed. The trial court's finding that the prosecution proved the charge to the required standard is upheld. The sentence of life imprisonment is upheld.
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Waweru & another (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate of Brian Mburu Waweru – Deceased) v Were & another (Civil Appeal E1052 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15758 (KLR) (Civ) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Liability is assessed at 100% against the respondents; no award for loss of dependency, pain and suffering, or special damages; costs of the appeal are awarded to the appellants.
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Wangeshi v Republic (Criminal Revision E206 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15921 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court revokes the custodial sentence and substitutes it with a non-custodial sentence of probation.
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Muindi v Mwandigha (Petition 6 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15816 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The petition meets the Constitutional threshold as it clearly sets out the specific rights alleged to be violated and the injury suffered.
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Matheka & another v Heho & another (Succession Appeal E008 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15817 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs as the objection was premature and not ripe for determination.
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In re Estate of the Late of Lucy Gathoni Wainaina alias Gathoni Wainaina (Succession Cause 371 of 2008) [2025] KEHC 15952 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed with no order as to costs, Administrator directed to file and serve an Application for Conrmation of the Grant within 14 days.
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Republic v Naboi (Revision Case E018 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19581 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The prison term of 7 years shall be computed from the date of arrest (18/12/2020).
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Platinum Credit Limited v Chirchir (Legal Representative of the Estate of Matayo Kiprono Chirchir (Deceased & another (Civil Appeal E093 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16144 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appeal is allowed, and the lower court's judgment is set aside. The suit is dismissed as against the Appellant only.
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Mutembei & another v Muchua (Civil Appeal 32 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15714 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the trial court's findings on liability and the quantum of damages awarded were not erroneous.
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County Government of Kiambu v Enchanting Mombasa Limited & 8 others (Petition E025 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18305 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Petition and Notice of Motion applications are struck out for want of jurisdiction.
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Omar v Omar (Civil Appeal E008 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15767 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the appellant's application for an injunction and costs are awarded to the respondent.
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In re Estate of M’itimitu Mutuamwari M’tharanju (Deceased) (Succession Cause 10 of 2015) [2025] KEHC 15970 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is struck out as the applicant lacks the locus standi to institute the application.
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Mang’oli t/a Moda Enterprises v Kasili (Civil Appeal E1019 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15780 (KLR) (Civ) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is struck out, and the suit is transferred to the Chief Magistrate's Court.
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Thuranira & another v JKM & 3 others (Suing through their mother and next friend Editor Kendi Mugambi) & another (Civil Appeal E124 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16015 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 1st Respondent
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In re Estate of Samwel Ndegwa Muchiri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 111 of 2019) [2025] KEHC 19274 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court confirms the Grant of Letters of Administration to James Mwaura Ndegwa and appoints him as personal representative of the deceased's estate.
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Mahasi v Mwachabo Development Forum & 3 others; Reenah (K) Limited & another (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E011 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16253 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The petitioner had locus standi and the petition was in the nature of public interest litigation. Private entities are bound to adhere to the constitutional principles of public procurement.
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Musau & 2 others v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others (Petition 2 of 2013) [2025] KEHC 15731 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed, costs to be borne by the parties
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Republic v Noor (Criminal Case E005 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15479 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the prosecution did not prove the element of mens rea and substitutes the charge from murder to manslaughter.
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Republic v Emeri (Revision Case E069 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19520 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The sentence shall be computed commencing on the date of arrest (7/9/2023).
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Ouma t/a Kathieno Disabled Enterprise v Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer Board of Management Jera Mixed Secondary School (Civil Appeal E067 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15762 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The trial court erred in not dealing with the preliminary objection and in not considering the appellant's written submissions.
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Gathoni v Chege (Civil Miscellaneous E231 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15737 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Notice of Motion application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Sundown Logistics Limited v Plan Auto Spares Limited (Civil Appeal E749 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16680 (KLR) (Civ) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal lacks merit
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Pimp My Ride (Buruburu) & another v Directorate of Criminal Investigations & 3 others (Petition E032 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15749 (KLR) (3 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petition is dismissed for lack of precision, specificity, and evidential foundation.