Kenyan case law

Republic v Stephen Musyoki Nyamai & 3 others [2018] KEHC 925 (KLR)

✦ The court found no sufficient evidence to put the accused on their defense and dismissed the charges.

Jacinta Nduku Masai v Leonida Mueni Mutua & 4 others [2018] KEHC 1077 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's judgment is upheld. The Appellant is the only legal wife and widow of the deceased. The Respondents failed to prove their case. The Appellant is entitled to costs.

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.

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

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

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.

COO v Republic [2018] KEHC 1082 (KLR)

✦ The Appellant's rights were not violated, and he was found to be a minor at the time of the alleged offence.

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.

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.

Republic v Joshua Mabuta Aruya [2018] KEHC 1264 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the accused guilty of manslaughter contrary to section 202 of the Penal Code

Republic v Ledupe Ltupuken [2018] KEHC 911 (KLR)

✦ Bond granted to the accused

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.

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.

Kenneth Mwenda Njagi v Republic [2018] KEHC 269 (KLR)

✦ The proceedings and sentence were legal, regular, and correct, and the application for revision is unmerited.

Ali Hassan v Republic [2018] KEHC 1033 (KLR)

✦ The appeal on sentence fails and the 3 years imprisonment sentence is upheld

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.

In re the Estate of M’ Marete Guabi (Deceased) [2018] KEHC 780 (KLR)

✦ The court determined the estate distribution based on the evidence presented and the deceased's wishes.

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.

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.

Musa Mohammed Dagane & 25 others v Attorney General & another [2018] KEHC 1651 (KLR)

✦ The application is merited and the order of mandamus is allowed.

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

Mohamed Abdi Katelo v Republic [2018] KEHC 872 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is upheld

Micah Gichuki v Simion Njau Mburu [2018] KEHC 635 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs as the threshold for granting injunctive orders was not met

Shadrack Yegon v Republic [2018] KEHC 1413 (KLR)

✦ Sentences for Count 1 and Counts 2-6 will run concurrently

Republic v Minister for Lands & another; John Njiru Nguru (Interested party) Exparte Mwaniki & 16 others [2018] KEHC 591 (KLR)

✦ The application is allowed and the matter is dismissed for want of prosecution. The orders of stay of implementation of the Judgment/Award in Minister’s Land Appeal Case 324/2003 issued on 27/10/11 are vacated.

Joshua Lijodi Kazakali v Republic [2018] KEHC 418 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The Appellant was an adult at the time of his arrest and the sentence imposed was proper.