Kenyan case law
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Joseph Nathaniel Kipruto Arap Ng’ok & another v Eabs Bank Limited [2014] KEHC 8627 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiffs failed to discharge the burden of dislodging the presumption that the process server had effected service, and there was no reason to reinstate the suit.
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Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd v Geoffrey Nyang’au Marita [2014] KEHC 339 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs, and the decretal sum is released to the respondent.
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Monicah Moraa v Kenindia Assurance Co Limited (Civil Case 43 of 1999) [2014] KEHC 338 (KLR) (1 December 2014) (Ruling)
✦ The court extended the stay of execution to 15th June, 2015, validated the extended bond/bank guarantee, and granted interim orders staying attachment/collection/sale of the defendant's properties.
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Peter Amolo Akumu Gould v Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd [2014] KEHC 1200 (KLR)
✦ The motion is dismissed.
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Peris Wanjira Muriuki v Cevelina Mbeere Muriuki [2014] KEHC 1078 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the court acted without jurisdiction and the grant issued is a nullity in law. The grant is revoked and annulled.
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Republic v Everlyne M Sua [2014] KEHC 1402 (KLR)
✦ The court acquits the accused of murder and instead convicts her of manslaughter.
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In Re the Estate of Isabella Nyambura Mbuthia (Deceased) [2014] KEHC 1421 (KLR)
✦ The estate will be divided equally among the three surviving children. The deceased's cousin, Njoroge Mbuchucha, is not an heir and cannot be provided for in intestate succession.
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Nelson Muguku Njoroge v Furncon Limited [2014] KEHC 1226 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the application for substitution and revival of the suit, finding that the delay in filing the application was not inordinate and that the defendant did not take any action to strike out the suit.
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P.N.K v M.W.K [2014] KEHC 1267 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the appeal and made the following orders: the application is dismissed, the court file is returned to the Children's Court registry, and there are no orders as to costs.
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M D M B M v R S S & another [2014] KEHC 1234 (KLR)
✦ Respondent is ordered to pay maintenance of Kshs.320,000 per month and release a motor vehicle in good condition, fully insured within 7 days.
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Nellie Wanjiru Kamau & another v Kambo Kinyanjui & another [2014] KEHC 1244 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the Deputy Registrar to sign all necessary papers to enable the transfer of the plot to the plaintiff.
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Dennis Ochieng Ogutu & another Aboge v Republic [2014] KEHC 8838 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is unsafe and cannot be allowed to stand. The appeal is allowed and the conviction and sentence quashed.
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Coates Brothers (EA.) Limited v Continental Adjusters (K) Limited [2014] KEHC 1465 (KLR)
✦ The court grants leave to commence judicial proceedings against the Respondent within 30 days of the order.
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Henry Mwangangi v Bernard Kituku & another [2014] KEHC 1349 (KLR)
✦ The court did not make a final decision on the merits of the case but granted an interlocutory injunction.
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C & P Shoe Industries v Albert Maina Kalii [2014] KEHC 1130 (KLR)
✦ Order on liability set aside; Appellant to shoulder 70% liability, Respondent 30% contribution
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Chrispine Otieno Caleb v Attorney General [2014] KEHC 8485 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the criminal proceedings were not maliciously instituted and that the plaintiff was not entitled to damages or costs.
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Benjamin Kaburi Kamuruci v Stanbic Bank Limited [2014] KEHC 1326 (KLR)
✦ The Court denied the Plaintiff's application for an injunction.
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Paul Kimutai Kosgei v Republic [2014] KEHC 1514 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, conviction is quashed, and sentence set aside.
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Nduku Mbindyo & another v Mung’ali Muasya & 2 others [2014] KEHC 681 (KLR)
✦ The court grants a mandatory injunction for eviction and delivery up of vacant possession to the Plaintiffs.
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Michael Murage Njunge v Joseph Gathanwa Njunge [2014] KEHC 8528 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the defendant has been unfaithful to his duties as a trustee and agent, and that appointing a receiver manager would be futile. The property will be valued and sold, with the defendant granted first priority to purchase the plaintiff's share.
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Boniface Nyange Mbwiko v Thaddeus Katuvi [2014] KEHC 1359 (KLR)
✦ The court grants all the prayers in the Plaint plus costs and interests.
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Republic v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & 2 others Ex-Parte Erastus Gatebe [2014] KEHC 1516 (KLR)
✦ The applicant was entitled to a hearing before the 1st Respondent compiled its report recommending disciplinary action.
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P L S v H A O [2014] KEHC 1414 (KLR)
✦ The Motion is dismissed as the orders sought are the same as those in the appeal and the applicant should argue his appeal.
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In the Matter of the Estateof John Peter Keguro – (Deceased) [2014] KEHC 1399 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as it is unmerited.
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Raphael Ochieng Choka v Fredrick Igodi & another [2014] KEHC 686 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the Plaintiff's claim for an injunction as the Plaintiff has already disposed of most of the properties he seeks to protect.