Kenyan case law
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James Odundo v Charles Opondo & another [2018] KEHC 1707 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the defendants negligent and awards the plaintiff Kshs.1,500,000 in damages for loss of dependancy, Kshs.685,552.08 in special damages, and costs of the suit.
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Kirika Ole Nanyei v Republic [2018] KEHC 521 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is upheld, but the sentence of 20 years is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to three (3) years probation.
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Joseph O. Okello v Mohammed Abdalla & Nyali Tyre Sales (Civil Case 87 of 2002) [2018] KEHC 1699 (KLR) (Civ) (13 December 2018) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the defendants liable and awards the plaintiff Kshs.1,802,100 in general damages and Kshs.2,100 in special damages.
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In re Estate of M’kungania M’mbui (Deceased) [2018] KEHC 1231 (KLR)
✦ The estate will be distributed equally among the children of the deceased, with the surviving widow constituting an additional independent unit.
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Logitac Global Logistics Limited v Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited [2018] KEHC 765 (KLR)
✦ Prayer 3 of the application is allowed if the Plaintiff failed to deposit Kshs. 25,239,047.40 by 26th November, 2018.
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Republic v Mercy Wanjiru Kariuki [2018] KEHC 1349 (KLR)
✦ The application for bail is refused. The accused is directed to be fast-tracked in view of her medical condition and the welfare of her young son.
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Kenya Commercial Bank Limited v Boaz Kipchumba Kaino & another [2018] KEHC 672 (KLR)
✦ The Defendants have failed to discharge their guarantee obligation.
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Macharia Mwangi Toto v Geminia Insurance Co Ltd [2018] KEHC 1548 (KLR)
✦ The trial court's ruling is set aside, and the suit is reinstated for hearing and determination by another magistrate.
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Phyllis Kariuko Njagi v Jane Waguama Njagi & another [2018] KEHC 1639 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the application for review, finding that the dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution was proper and that the advocate for the 1st respondent is properly on record.
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Republic v P K I [2018] KEHC 436 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder but was insane at the time of the incident
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In re Estate of Mieri Gichunge (Deceased) [2018] KEHC 1237 (KLR)
✦ The application for leave to file a Notice of Appeal out of time is dismissed with costs.
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Bruce Odeny & Company Advocates v Equator Bottlers Limited [2018] KEHC 668 (KLR)
✦ The motion is allowed on the following terms: setting aside the proceedings and orders, remitting the Bill of Costs for fresh taxation, and condemning the applicant to pay throw away costs.
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Consolidated Bank of Kenya v Charles Kinyua & another [2018] KEHC 1712 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent as the jurisdiction of the court was not properly invoked due to the non-exhibition of a decision and the non-production of the Notice of Objection and the bill of costs.
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Cosmas Kipkorir Ngeno v Weldon Kiprotich & another [2018] KEHC 205 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellants are set at liberty.
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Republic v Dennis Omondi Ogola [2018] KEHC 1586 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and convicted.
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Republic v Caleb Kyalo [2018] KEHC 421 (KLR)
✦ The accused is sentenced to four years imprisonment, to run from the date of his first arraignment.
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Republic v Andrew Njendu Gikera [2018] KEHC 424 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and is convicted.
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Joseph Mwaniki Muchira v Godfrey Muchangi [2018] KEHC 1130 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The suit shall be heard between the respondent, appellant, and the enjoined parties and be determined on merits.
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In re Estate of Mbogo Kibira Njagi (Deceased) [2018] KEHC 1247 (KLR)
✦ Grant of representation revoked due to procedural defects and fraud
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In re Estate Of The Late Maxwell Rwigi Mugera (Deceased) [2018] KEHC 1621 (KLR)
✦ The grant of administration is confirmed with specific terms for the distribution of the estate's properties and accounts.
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Michael Koome Mburugu v County Government of Isiolo [2018] KEHC 972 (KLR)
✦ The respondent's refusal to issue a consent to charge the property is contrary to Articles 40 and 47 of the Constitution and is illegal and unlawful.
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Jackson Irungu Gitau & another v Republic [2018] KEHC 1114 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside.
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Crown Petroleum Co. Ltd & another v James Kinyanjui Mwangi (Suing as the Legal Rep. of the Estate of Elizabeth Wangari Mwangi (Deceased) [2018] KEHC 1455 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the appellants were wholly liable for the accident and awarded damages to the deceased's estate.
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Ann Njeri Kangara v Harrison Kang’ara Karuri [2018] KEHC 1833 (KLR)
✦ The application to set aside the interlocutory judgment is granted.
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Milka Moraa Nyang’au v Republic [2018] KEHC 1818 (KLR)
✦ Affirming the conviction and sentence