Kenyan case law
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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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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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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 J O N (Minor) [2016] KEHC 408 (KLR)
✦ The applicants are authorised to adopt the minor J O N
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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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Ernest Ikoha & 18 others v County Government of Kakamega [2016] KEHC 593 (KLR)
✦ The court should exercise its discretion to grant leave to amend the petition, provided that the amendment is necessary for determining the real question or issue raised by the parties and that it is just to do so.
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Remjus Nambolo Wambo v Republic [2016] KEHC 20 (KLR)
✦ The conviction for attempted defilement is quashed and the Appellant is convicted for an indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(1) of the Sexual Offences Act, 2006. The sentence is set aside and substituted with ten years imprisonment.
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Josphat Nyabuto Mogoko & Funan Construction & General Merchants Co. Ltd v K- Rep Bank Limited [2016] KEHC 920 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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China Young Tai Engineering Company Limited v Ravasam Development Company Limited & another [2016] KEHC 320 (KLR)
✦ The Court strikes out the Application dated 24th February 2016 with costs to the Respondent.
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Mistry Jadva Parbat & Company Limited v Grain Bulk Handlers Limited [2016] KEHC 502 (KLR)
✦ The court finds merit in the application and upholds the challenge, removing the Arbitrator and declaring the award void.
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In re K N (Minor) [2016] KEHC 241 (KLR)
✦ The Court grants the orders that the Applicants shall assume the responsibilities of a parent to the child and appoints G G G as the legal guardian in case of any misfortune.
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In re AP (Baby) [2016] KEHC 269 (KLR)
✦ The Court holds that the Applicants shall assume the responsibilities of parenthood and the child shall be entitled to inherit from the property of the Applicants and that he shall not be given up because of any eventualities that might result.
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Malula Mavuti & 3 others v Paul Musango Mavuti & 4 others [2016] KEHC 810 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed.
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Republic v Fredrick Ole Leilman & 4 others [2016] KEHC 497 (KLR)
✦ The court rejects the applications and the accused persons shall remain in custody during the trial.
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Abdulbasit Mohamed Ahmed Dahman & another v Fidelity Commercial Bank Limited [2016] KEHC 975 (KLR)
✦ The suit has abated for lack of service of summons upon the defendant.
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Republic v Bancy Mukami Nyambura [2016] KEHC 795 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and is convicted under section 322 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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Joseck Oseko t/a Bonds Hotel v Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Limited [2016] KEHC 969 (KLR)
✦ The application for a temporary mandatory injunction is wanting in merit and is hereby dismissed with no orders as to costs.
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Joyce Nziuko v Mary Maina Nandeka [2016] KEHC 366 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's claim for defamation is allowed to proceed to trial
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Protus Aramba Moindi & another v Speaker of the County Assembly – Kisii County & 2 others [2016] KEHC 420 (KLR)
✦ Preliminary objection by the second respondent is dismissed
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K M F v M I S [2016] KEHC 1156 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is dissolved, and a Decree nisi is issued to be made absolute 30 days from the date of this judgment.
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In re Estate of Christine Munini Mutava (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 725 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed with the grant of Letters of Administration Ad Litem to the applicant for the purpose of substituting the deceased in the Civil Suit No. 83 of 2012 Machakos Chief Magistrate's Court. There is no power to distribute the estate under this grant.
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Republic v Inspector General National Police Service & 2 others Ex-Parte Linda Okello & 2 others [2016] KEHC 846 (KLR)
✦ The notice of motion is incompetent and is struck out.
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Benson Wanyonyi Wandera v Republic [2016] KEHC 8460 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant's right to a fair trial was not violated. The case was proved beyond a reasonable doubt. The Appellant's defence was considered.
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J M v S K T & another [2016] KEHC 1015 (KLR)
✦ The court granted the application to adopt the minor