Kenyan case law
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In re Estate of M’barutua Kithia Kingili (Deceased) [2019] KEHC 1233 (KLR)
✦ The court denied the application for review, finding that the applicant had violated the court's order by bringing the matter before the Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders, and that the distribution of the estate was final and conclusive.
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Jennifer Jepkemoi Cheruiyot v Josphat Onderi [2019] KEHC 1431 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed in part. The award of general damages is set aside and replaced with Kshs.400,000/-.
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Philip Kiprotich Tuitoek v Edna Jebiwott Kiplagat & 2 others [2019] KEHC 1330 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff is entitled to an extension of time to apply for Land Control Board consent due to the breakdown in communication after signing the documents and receiving the full purchase price.
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Matuu Flour Millers Limited v Broadway Bakery Limited [2019] KEHC 1314 (KLR)
✦ Application dismissed with no orders as to costs, and the matter will be determined at Kithimani Magistrates Court
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Empress Trading Limited v Gulf Africa Bank Limited [2019] KEHC 12415 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's new application is not res judicata and the preliminary objection is dismissed.
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Bolpark Trading Company Limited v Charles Njoroge Munga & another [2019] KEHC 1226 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant’s application for a stay of execution pending appeal is allowed
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Fredrick Muroki Grieve v Attorney General & 3 others [2019] KEHC 1191 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's application for leave to amend the plaint is allowed within a certain time line.
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Kenya Universities Staff Union & 7 others v Paul Odhiambo Gaya & another [2019] KEHC 1249 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed. The orders by the trial court on the issue of costs be and are hereby quashed and set aside, and costs in the matter are reinstated and awarded to the appellants.
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Republic v Samuel Maina Wanjiku [2019] KEHC 1293 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution did not meet the required threshold of proof and acquits the accused.
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Margaret Wairimu Magugu v Machira and Company Advocates & another [2019] eKLR4 [2019] KEHC 12150 (KLR)
✦ The applicant must adduce evidence to prove that she had a legal and/or equitable interest in the assets which were attached. The liability of the legal representative will be limited only to the extent of the undisposed property of the deceased which has come into the hands of the legal representative.
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BOG Misyani Girls Secondary School v Joseph Mutiso Kioko [2019] KEHC 1367 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is successful and the judgment of the trial court is set aside. The respondent's suit against the appellant is dismissed.
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Afro Marketing Services Limited v Trust Bank Limited [2019] KEHC 12420 (KLR)
✦ The Court grants the prayer for consolidation.
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Attorney General v Fanuel Inzira Misango [2019] KEHC 454 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as it was brought after a period of inordinate delay and the applicant failed to provide reasonable explanations for the delay.
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Prime Bank Limited v General Hardware (K) Limited & 2 others [2019] KEHC 328 (KLR)
✦ The 2nd and 3rd Defendants' appeal is dismissed as their objection is res judicata and there is no basis to interfere with the Taxing Master's taxation.
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Republic v Sammy Musembi Kioko [2019] KEHC 260 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and sentenced accordingly
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Joseph Maburu alias Ayub v Republic [2019] KEHC 1172 (KLR)
✦ The petition lacks merit and is dismissed.
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Lesinko Njoroge&Gathogo; Advocates v Invesco Assuarance Co. Ltd [2019] KEHC 379 (KLR)
✦ Judgment entered in favor of the applicant for Kshs.1,412,150.50
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Grace Wambui Muthoni v Keroche Breweries Limited [2019] KEHC 371 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent
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Peter Okee Omukanda v Republic [2019] KEHC 728 (KLR)
✦ Petition dismissed
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John Joel Kanyali t/a Kanyali & Co. Contractors v National Bank of Kenya Ltd [2019] KEHC 182 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the defendant was not transparent with the plaintiff regarding loan repayments and the treatment of surplus funds, and recommends a refund of Kshs.854,368.20.
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Kibugu Farmers Co-operative Society Limited v Versus Philip Mungai t/a Mungai Electrical Ventures [2019] KEHC 338 (KLR)
✦ The application is merited and a stay of execution is granted pending the hearing of the appeal.
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Michael Ngotho Gitau v Soojae Lee [2019] KEHC 1182 (KLR)
✦ The applicant's application is dismissed with costs, as the counterclaim exceeds the jurisdiction of the Chief Magistrate's Court and the applicant has not properly invoked the discretion of the High Court.
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Jane Wairire & another v Morgan Onyango [2019] KEHC 12133 (KLR)
✦ Respondent's application dismissed with costs for want of prosecution
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Dennis Changwe v Republic [2019] KEHC 1037 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the prosecution did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that Changwe was the thief, and the sentence was harsh.
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China Road & Bridge Corporation v John Kimenye Muteti [2019] KEHC 1223 (KLR)
✦ The appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution.