Kenyan case law
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Republic v Paul Ngei Musyoka [2017] KEHC 1069 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution has not proven malice aforethought and instead finds the accused guilty of manslaughter.
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P.H.S v S.M.R [2017] KEHC 9749 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the applicant's claims were not well-founded and dismissed the application.
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Prosecution v Benard Okumu Olala & another [2017] KEHC 1138 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found not guilty of murder and is acquitted.
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Joseph Mbaabu Marete & 3 others v Josphine Kinanu & another [2017] KEHC 1006 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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Njoroge Mbugua Mwaniki v William Kigo & 2 others [2017] KEHC 497 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff's suit is unenforceable and is hereby struck out with costs.
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Corrence Gloria Kinanu Gichuru v Daphine Wangari Gichuru [2017] KEHC 1377 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed and the grant of Letters of Administration is rectified.
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Christine Nafula Soita v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEHC 1742 (KLR)
✦ The petition is struck out with costs to the respondents
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In re Estate of Malai alias Lili (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 1161 (KLR)
✦ The application has merit and the respondent is not entitled to intermeddle with the deceased's estate.
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John Migwi Kinyua v Republic [2017] KEHC 554 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the appellant was positively identified and the prosecution proved its case to the desired threshold. The court finds no reason to interfere with the trial court's findings.
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Antony Kariuki Mukere v Republic [2017] KEHC 351 (KLR)
✦ The application for bail pending appeal is found to be meritorious and is hereby allowed.
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Murie Kiti Jumaa v Republic [2017] KEHC 69 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
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Republic v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes (Large Tax Payers Office) & another Ex-parte Ukwala Supermarket Limited & 2 others [2017] KEHC 9665 (KLR)
✦ The court grants a stay of execution on condition that the reference is filed within 7 days and Kshs 400,000 is paid to the applicants within 10 days from the date of this ruling.
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Nelson & Francis Associates v I.G. Sacco Ltd [2017] KEHC 9741 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the award of the tender to Ernest & Young was illegal and irregular due to the failure to meet the constitutional and statutory threshold of fairness, equity, transparency, competitiveness, and cost-effectiveness.
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Leah Wangari Gichuru v Francis Kangarua & another [2017] KEHC 604 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff is the duly registered proprietor of the suit property and is entitled to all the rights appurtenant thereto.
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Said Swalha & another v John Munyasya Mugombe [2017] KEHC 1476 (KLR)
✦ The appellate court found the lower court's award of Kshs. 500,000/= for soft tissue injuries to be excessive and the lower court's failure to consider the appellants' submissions on liability to be a failure to consider the appellants' submissions.
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Charles Ndwiga Nguuri v Nation Media Group Limited (Civil Case 175 of 2010) [2017] KEHC 989 (KLR) (Civ) (7 December 2017) (Ruling)
✦ The suit remains dismissed as per the court order of 26th September, 2016 and each party shall bear their own costs.
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Fidelity Shield Insurance Co. v Jane Wairimu Kiruru [2017] KEHC 1230 (KLR)
✦ The court declines to grant any stay but grants the applicant an extension of 30 days to file an appeal.
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Erick Mutua Kyalo v Republic [2017] KEHC 68 (KLR)
✦ The sentences imposed by the trial court will run concurrently.
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Republic v Silas Kinga Kiara & 2 others [2017] KEHC 1504 (KLR)
✦ The applications for review are hereby allowed. The accused may be released on bond of KShs.500,000/= and a surety of a similar amount each.
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Agnes Chepkorir Ndege v IEBC & Clerk of the W. Pokot County Assembly [2017] KEHC 1734 (KLR)
✦ The petition is struck out with costs to the respondents.
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Deros Contruction Company Limited v Secretary County Government of Vihiga [2017] KEHC 9778 (KLR)
✦ The application is premature due to the ongoing audit of local authorities' assets and liabilities.
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Jeremiah & Brothers Contractors & another v Simon Njoroge Maina [2017] KEHC 369 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the appeal for want of prosecution, but directed the appellants to take steps to have their appeal set down for hearing within 60 days.
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Republic v Mohammed Godana & 3 others [2017] KEHC 952 (KLR)
✦ The court acquits accused 1 and 3 of murder but finds them guilty of manslaughter.
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Peter Kiarie Kere & another v Sammy Mbugua Njoroge [2017] KEHC 573 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed in part, with the award of damages for lost future earnings set aside. The court upholds the award of Shs 2.5 million as general damages for pain and suffering.
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Republic v Public Procurement Administrative Review Board & 2 others Ex-Parte Higawa Enterprises Limited [2017] KEHC 883 (KLR)
✦ The Respondent's decision is quashed, and the award made by the Interested Parties in respect of Tender No. KPA/112/2016-17/MO on 1.9.17 is null and void.