Kenyan case law
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Kitsao v Republic (Criminal Appeal E052 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15598 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, and the Appellant was properly convicted and sentenced.
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Cetin v Wananchi Farm Machinery & Accessories Limited; Ali & another (Objector) (Civil Case E083 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 15415 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is struck out with costs to the decree holder due to the fatal defects in the affidavit.
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Nyatta & another v Walala & 12 others (Civil Case E081 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15443 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for injunctive relief is dismissed, and the suit is stayed pending the outcome of civil suit no. 74 of 2019.
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Wanjiru v Republic (Criminal Appeal E058 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15574 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the complainant's age to be 13 years old, which is the age at which the sentence for Delement is determined.
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Musau v Munywoki (Civil Appeal E009 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15621 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's application was not merited and the ex parte judgment was not set aside.
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Oduor & another (Suing as the Legal Representatives of Evans Oduor) v Renson Kakucha Center for Urban & Regional Planning Ltd (Civil Appeal E039 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15679 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondents as the trial court correctly apportioned liability equally between the parties.
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Kalya & 2 others v Director Public Prosecutions & 3 others (Constitutional Petition E006 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15677 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The conservatory order is issued prohibiting the Respondents from investigating and prosecuting the Petitioners for the alleged forgery of the Will.
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County Government of Kakamega v Tumaz & Tumaz Enterprises Limited & another; Sarrai Group (Interested Party) (Civil Suit E001 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 15363 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the suit for want of prosecution due to inordinate and inexcusable delay.
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Katana v Republic (Criminal Revision E026 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16675 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed due to lack of proof on whether the applicant was found with drugs.
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ENE (Suing as mother and next friend of CE) v Board of Management Maranda High School & 2 others; Sub-County Director of Education Bondo (Interested Party) (Petition E004 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15573 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the disciplinary proceedings were not in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Education Act, and the minor was not subjected to corporal punishment. The court also found that the Petitioner should not be awarded damages.
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Komora v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E026 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16287 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders the Deputy Registrar to call for the lower court's file to consider the applicant's application.
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Gikenyi B & 6 others v Attorney-General (On Behalf of the Presidency) & 3 others; Muturi & 5 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E336 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15444 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (31 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the 1st Interested Party's exit from the office of Attorney General did not follow due process.
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Kamau & another v JMW (Suing as the Next Friend & Mother of FLK - Minor) (Miscellaneous Civil Application E086 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15374 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the applicants were given the opportunity to file their submissions but ignored it.
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NM (Suing in her Capacity as the Mother and Next Friend of YS – Minor) v SKL (Miscellaneous Civil Application E051 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15517 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The proceedings are stayed to await the hearing and determination of the matter pending in Kilgoris.
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Mogo Auto Limited v Nyaata (Miscellaneous Application E377 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16730 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application granted, interim stay of execution and leave to appeal granted
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Kibet v Republic (Criminal Appeal E009 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16216 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's conviction and sentence for rape are quashed, and he is set at liberty.
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Republic v Maritim (Criminal Case E031 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 16482 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Accused is placed on his defence.
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Mwangi v Mboleko Limited (Civil Appeal 312 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15328 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The High Court's judgment is set aside and the appeal is reinstated for hearing and determination on merit.
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Wakio v Republic (Criminal Appeal E046 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15483 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal against sentence succeeds to the extent that the sentences for Counts II and III shall run concurrently with the sentence for Count I.
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In re Adoption of Baby BW (Adoption Cause E293 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 15446 (KLR) (Family) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The adoption is allowed, and the Child is to be known as MBM. HMR and CGM are appointed as legal guardians.
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Onacha v Republic (Criminal Miscellaneous Application E045 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15629 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Applicant’s Notice of Motion application is dismissed. His conviction and sentence are upheld.
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Mdigo v Republic (Criminal Appeal E052 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 15278 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence is set aside due to the insufficiency of evidence and the prosecution's failure to prove the stolen nature of the property.
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Wachira v Kariuki (Succession Appeal E001 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 15632 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the Ruling and Order of the lower court is set aside. The estate is distributed as follows: 0.5674 hectares to the Appellant, 1.38 hectares equally among the three children, and 1 acre to the deceased's sister's estate.
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Mose & another v Rutoh (Succession Appeal E001 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 15376 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants a conditionally granted stay of execution pending appeal
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Kipyegon v Republic (Criminal Revision E231 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16282 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the sentence is legal and the proper remedy is an appeal.