Kenyan case law

• Nyambari Traders & Welfare Association v County Government of Kiambu & 2 others [2016] KEHC 222 (KLR)

  ✦ The court declines to grant the mandamus orders sought and dismisses the application with no orders as to costs.

  [2016] KEHC 222 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 6 December 2016

• Republic v National Land Commission & another [2016] KEHC 572 (KLR)

  ✦ The National Land Commission acted outside its jurisdiction when revoking the titles to the applicant's leasehold properties and the court quashes the decision.

  [2016] KEHC 572 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Justus Cheruiyot Chumba v Republic [2016] KEHC 1146 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is struck out and the applicant is directed to file an application before the Court of Appeal.

  [2016] KEHC 1146 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Athur William Olayo Okumu & another v Hezekiah Ongudi Okumu [2016] KEHC 1327 (KLR)

  ✦ The grant to Hezekiah is revoked and confirmed on the basis that Hezekiah's proposed distribution is fair.

  [2016] KEHC 1327 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Municipal Council of Kisumu v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited [2016] KEHC 1152 (KLR)

  ✦ The defendant's application to set aside the judgment is dismissed with costs.

  [2016] KEHC 1152 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• David Kipkemoi Koros v Republic [2016] KEHC 1322 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.

  [2016] KEHC 1322 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Peter Cheruyoit Rugutt v Republic [2016] KEHC 1340 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for bail is dismissed

  [2016] KEHC 1340 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Erick Juma & 2 others v Fredrick Gacheru & another [2016] KEHC 1106 (KLR)

  ✦ The court finds that the appellants were involved in the accident and suffered injuries. The court awards each appellant Kshs. 70,000 as general damages.

  [2016] KEHC 1106 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Otulo Olooo Sissi & others v Harish Mediraatta Hitesh Hediratta & 5 others [2016] KEHC 957 (KLR)

  ✦ The court will answer the questions posed by the plaintiff regarding the ART (K) Ltd Staff Retirement Benefit Scheme.

  [2016] KEHC 957 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Edward O. Okwaro v Meshack Okero Okwaro & another [2016] KEHC 1114 (KLR)

  ✦ The distribution of the deceased's estate is fair and accords with the principles in the Law of Succession Act.

  [2016] KEHC 1114 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• In re Estate of Lotungwa Arap Sang (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 474 (KLR)

  ✦ The ruling on distribution is deferred and the matter should be heard by way of viva voce evidence on priority basis

  [2016] KEHC 474 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Jameson Siika v Andrew Maranga Ongeri [2016] KEHC 929 (KLR)

  ✦ The court found that both parties were equally to blame for the accident and dismissed both claims with no orders as to costs.

  [2016] KEHC 929 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Republic v Stanley Keino Kibet [2016] KEHC 1154 (KLR)

  ✦ The accused is sentenced to serve three years' imprisonment and a further three years on probation.

  [2016] KEHC 1154 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Mid Africa Hotel Company & 2 others v Seth Lukonzo Lukano [2016] KEHC 761 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is meritorious and a stay of execution is granted pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.

  [2016] KEHC 761 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Charles Kiprono Biegon & 2 others v Republic [2016] KEHC 1231 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeals are dismissed and the conviction by the lower court upheld. The appellants shall serve a period of six months imprisonment and six months on probation.

  [2016] KEHC 1231 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Charles Momanyi Mageto v Co-operative Insurance Company of Kenya Limited [2016] KEHC 1310 (KLR)

  ✦ The plaintiff's suit is dismissed, and the defendant's counterclaim is granted.

  [2016] KEHC 1310 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• In re Estate of Mokua Mokoro (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 626 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for revocation of the grant is dismissed as the applicant has not established the relationship between her and the deceased, and there is no nexus between the suit land and LR. NO. 713.

  [2016] KEHC 626 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Republic v Isiolo County Public Services Board Ex-Parte Isiolo County Government [2016] KEHC 103 (KLR)

  ✦ The court denied the interested parties' application to set aside and vacate the orders made on 10th October 2016, which granted leave to institute judicial review proceedings and stayed the deployment of appointed staff.

  [2016] KEHC 103 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Rebecca C Atondongole v Geoffrey Lotam Atodongole & others [2016] KEHC 717 (KLR)

  ✦ The court distributed the land as follows: Geoffrey Atodongole 2 acres, Rosaline C. Atodongole 1 acre, Elizabeth Chepochukok Ptiony 1 acre, Susan Atodongole Lotam 1 acre, Hellen Chelagat Rueben 1 acre, Selly C. Poghisyo 1 acre, Teresa Lokomoi 1 acre, Rebecca Atodongole 3 acres, Monica Atodongole 3 acres, Mary Aripe Atodongole 3 acres, Samuel Atodongole 5 acres, Joseph Atodongole 5 acres, Edward Lotam 5 acres. Each party shall bear their respective costs.

  [2016] KEHC 717 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Julius Kisabuli Maunda & another v Stanley Misigo Maunda [2016] KEHC 390 (KLR)

  ✦ The grant issued on 26/1/2004 and confirmed on 13/11/2008 is hereby set aside with all the attendant consequences.

  [2016] KEHC 390 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Glory Nkuene Rufus & another v George Kirima [2016] KEHC 8425 (KLR)

  ✦ The court orders the hearing of the land dispute case to be deferred until the Succession suit is determined.

  [2016] KEHC 8425 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Emily Chepkemoi Langat & another v Republic [2016] KEHC 1325 (KLR)

  ✦ Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld

  [2016] KEHC 1325 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Karingi Muchui v Danson Njogu Kibicho [2016] KEHC 512 (KLR)

  ✦ Pending determination of the appeal against the judgment in Malindi HCCC Petition No. 3 of 2016, the registry should not entertain applications for transfer of suits from the Lower Courts to the ELC.

  [2016] KEHC 512 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Joseph Mang'eni v Julius Mangeni [2016] KEHC 719 (KLR)

  ✦ The grant obtained by the respondent was tainted with fraud as he did not disclose the existence of his brother, Joseph Mang'eni.

  [2016] KEHC 719 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016

• Noah Joseph Olero v 35 Elected Mca’s of Kisumu County & 3 others [2016] KEHC 1222 (KLR)

  ✦ The petition is struck out due to its fatal deficiency and the petitioner's failure to clarify his claims.

  [2016] KEHC 1222 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 December 2016