Kenyan case law
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In re Estate of Elizabeth Wanini Kimani (Deceased) [2014] KEHC 617 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the mode of distribution is not equitable and just, and orders a re-distribution of the estate as per the Court's discretion.
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Charles Nyamwange Otemwa & 2 others v Registrar – General Ex Parte Republic & 4 others [2014] KEHC 1210 (KLR)
✦ The Court is not convinced that the Respondent's decision was made in breach of the rules of natural justice and the issues raised are issues that revolve around contested facts.
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Republic v Kevin Omondi Ochieng [2014] KEHC 779 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution did not prove their case beyond reasonable doubt and acquits the accused.
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Alfred Asidaga Mulima & 2 others v Attorney General & 8 others [2014] KEHC 930 (KLR)
✦ The Court will not be bound by the East African Community Mediation Agreement Act of 1984. The Act did not address the issue of Provident Funds due to the petitioners. The suit is not res judicata. The suit is not time barred and a fair trial can be had. The new Constitution of Kenya, 2010 does not apply retrospectively to upset accrued rights such as limitation of actions.
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Adiel Gitari Japhet v Republic [2014] KEHC 1079 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is reduced from 15 years to 20 years imprisonment.
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Daniel Njuguna Mwicigi v Republic [2014] KEHC 452 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the application for bail on reasonable terms
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Amos Ochieng v Republic [2014] KEHC 822 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, the appellant is set free unless lawfully held, and sureties are discharged.
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Kenya Bus Service Management Ltd v Richard Ochieng Olewe & another [2014] KEHC 666 (KLR)
✦ The trial magistrate's ruling is upheld with necessary variations that both the plaint and defence raise serious triable issues.
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Republic v David Ngasora Nyamongo [2014] KEHC 321 (KLR)
✦ The court denies the application for bond due to the potential harm to the children and the accused's risk of flight.
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Odera Obar & Company Advocates v Charterhouse Bank Limited [2014] KEHC 8623 (KLR)
✦ The court ruled that the objection to the Bill of Costs should have been raised before the Taxing Officer, and thus the firm of Odera Obar & Company Advocates cannot tax their Bill of Costs against Charterhouse Bank Limited.
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Peter Karanja Kamau v Virginia Njeri Njihia & another [2014] KEHC 1005 (KLR)
✦ The case is transferred to the Chief Magistrate's Court at Murang’a for further orders as to trial.
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Parodi Giorgio v John Kuria Macharia [2014] KEHC 586 (KLR)
✦ Award of Sh. 350,000/- in favor of the respondent is set aside and substituted with an award of Ksh. 200,000/- for general damages.
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Republic v Baktash Akasha Abdalla & 3 others [2014] KEHC 1112 (KLR)
✦ The bail orders granted by the Chief Magistrate were correct and legal, and the Director of Public Prosecutions should have appealed the decision instead of seeking review.
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Republic v Principal Magistrate Kerugoya & 2 others Ex-Parte Nancy Wathiba Kimoo [2014] KEHC 989 (KLR)
✦ The Court will not make an order as to costs.
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Jubilee Insurance Co Ltd v John Njeru Kariuki [2014] KEHC 943 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, and the costs of the application shall be borne by the applicant. The reference should be filed within 14 days from the date of this ruling.
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B K K (B.N.K) v C A B (C.A. B) [2014] KEHC 537 (KLR)
✦ The marriage has irretrievably broken down and is dissolved
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Dan Nyamogenyi v Republic [2014] KEHC 1195 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is affirmed, and the sentence is reduced to time served.
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James Ireri M'miti v Thomas Njiru Benson Njagi [2014] KEHC 1051 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff's removal was not illegal and that the dispute should have been referred to the Co-operative Tribunal.
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Joseph Mbogo Ishumael v Henry Namu [2014] KEHC 746 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff has not met the evidentiary threshold for the appointment of Henry Namu as the nominee representative of the deceased.
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Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited v Jared Otieno Ochungo t/a Girth Construction & 2 others [2014] KEHC 8765 (KLR)
✦ The orders made on 7th October 2013 are set aside, and the 3rd Defendant is granted ten (10) days to file and serve its Replying Affidavit in relation to the application dated 13th May 2013.
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Sai Sports Limited v Narinder Singh Roopra & 4 others [2014] KEHC 592 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff is entitled to Ksh. 1,625,987.50 from the Defendants, with the principal sum attracting court rates interest from the date of judgment. The Plaintiff is awarded the costs of both the suit and the counterclaim.
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Joseph Kahiga Gathii & Paul Mathaiya Kahiga (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of the Late Lydia Wanjiku Kahiga and Elizabeth Murugi Kahiga Both Deceased) v World Vision Kenya & 2 others [2014] KEHC 1090 (KLR)
✦ The court awards Kshs. 463,088 for Lydia Wanjiku Kahiga and Kshs. 4,383,208 for Elizabeth Murugi Kahiga.
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Republic v Kevin Amata Omboto [2014] KEHC 296 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the application for bond for the accused, giving him a personal bond of Kshs. 1,000,000 with two sureties.
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Mohamed Adan & 2 others v Hussein Maalim Alio (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Dahabo Maalim (Deceased) [2014] KEHC 373 (KLR)
✦ The application for dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution is premature and is struck out with no order as to costs.
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Mukiti Ndoo & another v Elisha Makau Kaivi & & another [2014] KEHC 375 (KLR)
✦ The application is granted, and the respondents' execution of judgment is stayed pending the hearing of this application.