Kenyan case law
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Micheal Githuku Ngigi v Republic [2016] KEHC 171 (KLR)
✦ The appellant's conviction for defilement is upheld, and he is sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
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Robert Kuria Mwangi v Republic [2016] KEHC 172 (KLR)
✦ The conviction for defilement is quashed, and the appellant is convicted of indecent assault with a child. The sentence of 25 years is set aside, and the appellant is sentenced to serve 10 years imprisonment.
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Peris Muthoni Mbaluk v Republic [2016] KEHC 1002 (KLR)
✦ The appellant's conviction is quashed, and she is set at liberty.
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R A W v R T [2016] KEHC 8385 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is dissolved, and the respondent is granted costs.
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In re of J G & R S ( minor) [2016] KEHC 425 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the applicant suitable to adopt the children and authorizes the adoption.
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In re Estate of Wilson Gathungu Macharia (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 389 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the bank largely complied with the order and dismisses the application for contempt of court.
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Republic v Victor Cheruiyot Langat [2016] KEHC 187 (KLR)
✦ The accused is satisfied that a prima facie case has been established and is entitled to give his defence.
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Joseph Waweru Kaniaru v Republic [2016] KEHC 186 (KLR)
✦ The appellant is convicted of defilement and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment, with the 25-year sentence set aside and replaced with the mandatory minimum sentence.
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Centurion Engineers & Builders Ltd v Kenya Bureau of Standards [2016] KEHC 307 (KLR)
✦ The Court sets aside the Award of the learned Arbitrator and dismisses the Application to have the Award recognized and adopted as the court's judgment.
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In re Adoption Of Baby G W [2016] KEHC 607 (KLR)
✦ The adoption of Baby G W by the applicant is appropriate for her own welfare and in her best interest.
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Republic v Joseph Kunyamal Mzekenya (Murder Case 6 of 2014) [2016] KEHC 934 (KLR) (9 December 2016) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and sentenced accordingly.
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George Gitonga Muchiri T/A Fantasy Auctioneers v Auctioneers Licensing Board (Civil Appeal 632 of 2016) [2016] KEHC 950 (KLR) (Civ) (9 December 2016) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal has an arguable point, but the appellant will not suffer substantial loss if the order for stay is denied. The motion is dismissed with costs.
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L R & M C (suing as father and mother and next friends of A C) v C K [2016] KEHC 35 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, the suit is reinstated, and the dismissal is set aside.
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D W M v Republic [2016] KEHC 176 (KLR)
✦ The court quashed the appellant's convictions on both counts and set aside the sentences.
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In re Estate of David Kyuli Kaindi (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 659 (KLR)
✦ Grant of probate to the executor is revoked, and the matter is mentioned for appointment of new administrators.
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E R v E P [2016] KEHC 292 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the preliminary objection and held that the court has jurisdiction to hear the divorce petition as the parties are domiciled in Kenya.
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Mohamedek Warmoge Salat v Republic [2016] KEHC 865 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the prosecution's version of events to be truthful and consistent, and sentences the appellant to 20 years imprisonment for attempted murder.
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In re Estate of Loise Wambui Wakabu (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 718 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the transfer of the file to the High Court of Kenya at Kiambu and allowed Geoffrey Njung’e Wakabu's application to substitute Kezia Njeri Waweru as administrator and rectify the estate records.
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In re of an Application by A S C [2016] KEHC 8417 (KLR)
✦ The Originating Summons dated 29th February 2016 is incompetent. It should be struck out.
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David Thuo Kariuki v Republic [2016] KEHC 199 (KLR)
✦ The appellant's conviction is quashed and the 5 year term of imprisonment is set aside.
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In re M A & another (Infants) [2016] KEHC 321 (KLR)
✦ The court authorizes the adoption of the infants by the applicant and directs the Registrar General to make the necessary entries in the Adopted Children's Register.
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In re Estate of Gachara Gikonyo (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 712 (KLR)
✦ The grant of letters of administration is annulled, and the estate should be represented by the children of the applicant and members of the second house of the deceased.
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In re J O N (Minor) [2016] KEHC 408 (KLR)
✦ The applicants are authorised to adopt the minor J O N
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Amos Mathenge Kabuthu & 7 others v Registrar of Societies & 2 others [2016] KEHC 492 (KLR)
✦ The court declines to uphold the preliminary objection of res judicata and proceeds to dismiss it with no orders.
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Patrick Njoroge Kimani & 5 others v National Transport & Safety Authority [2016] KEHC 767 (KLR)
✦ The court's jurisdiction under Article 165 of the Constitution cannot be limited by the Co-operative Societies Act and Sacco Societies Act.