Kenyan case law
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Mark Kahindu Wanjiku v Republic [2013] KEHC 738 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside due to serious doubts about the evidence.
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D K N v E W M [2013] KEHC 1065 (KLR)
✦ The application is rejected, and the appellant is ordered to maintain his own children.
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Boniface Anani Odiala v Republic [2013] KEHC 219 (KLR)
✦ The plea was unequivocal and clear to the appellant. The sentence of two years imprisonment is not harsh nor excessive.
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In Re The Matter Of Baby W W Alias M W (Adoption Cause 61 of 2009) [2013] KEHC 768 (KLR) (Family) (22 November 2013) (Judgment)
✦ The applicants are allowed to adopt Baby W W alias M W, and the child shall be known as E W K.
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James Finlay (K) Ltd v Ekero Kalipuso Lipamoe [2013] KEHC 212 (KLR)
✦ The appellant is held 80% liable for failing to control the effect of lightening, and the Respondent 20% contributory negligent.
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Jarso Galgalo Diba v Republic of Kenya [2013] KEHC 980 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant is found guilty of neglect to prevent a felony and is sentenced to two years imprisonment
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Paul Kariuki Kiarie v Republic of Kenya [2013] KEHC 866 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is quashed and the appellant is set at liberty
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P A v A O O [2013] KEHC 795 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is dissolved, and a decree nisi is issued.
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Joseph Owuonje v Republic [2013] KEHC 1049 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed and the appellant is set at liberty
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Peter Njoroge Muriithi & another v Republic [2013] KEHC 340 (KLR)
✦ The convictions of the 1st and 2nd appellants are upheld and their appeals are dismissed.
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In Re The Matter Of Baby G A.K.A S W [2013] KEHC 764 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the application for adoption. The applicant, M W M, is hereby allowed to adopt Baby G a.k.a S W. She shall henceforth be known as Z S M. S K M, a brother of the applicant, shall be the legal guardian of the child should such eventuality arise.
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Alexander Mburu Wanjiku v Republic [2013] KEHC 6801 (KLR)
✦ The court allowed the application for bail and imposed the following conditions: a bond of Kshs. 2 Million with two sureties of the like sum, appearing before the Deputy Registrar, High Court Murang’a, once every month until the trial is completed, and not leaving the jurisdiction of the court without prior permission.
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Justo Oketch Masaka v Republic [2013] KEHC 1034 (KLR)
✦ The court found the appellant guilty of indecent act with a child and substituted the conviction for defilement.
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In Re Baby B (Adoption Cause 74 of 2012) [2013] KEHC 781 (KLR) (Family) (22 November 2013) (Judgment)
✦ The applicants are allowed to adopt Baby B and he shall be known as E M N.
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In Re Baby C J alias E N N [2013] KEHC 782 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the applicants' application for adoption and allows A K and C W G to adopt Baby C J alia E N N. The child shall be known as J N and his date of birth shall be 7th July 2010. Mr. G O O and Mrs. E M O, family friends of the applicants, shall be the legal guardians of the child should such eventuality arise.
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Philip Ouma Nyandiga v Ally Sam Nyandiga [2013] KEHC 331 (KLR)
✦ The court granted the Plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction to restrain the Defendant from trespassing on, wasting, alienating, disposing off or interfering with the suit property. The court also ordered the Plaintiff to bear the costs of the application.
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Priscilla Malit v Emily Chepkoech [2013] KEHC 201 (KLR)
✦ The grant of confirmation is revoked, and the parties are directed to file a fresh application for confirmation of grant.
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N S v E C W [2013] KEHC 794 (KLR)
✦ The court granted the petition for divorce
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B A L v G H G [2013] KEHC 775 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is dissolved, and a decree nisi is issued. The restraining order is not granted.
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Esther Bochere Abuta v Truscilla Bwari Otondi & 3 others [2013] KEHC 336 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff's suit is not res judicata and the Plaintiff has established adverse possession over the suit property.
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Daniel Kariiyu Mungai v Equity Building Society & another [2013] KEHC 6823 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff is entitled to damages for the breach of the joint charge and the return of the title deed.
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Dorosh Limited t/a Makuti Villas Kilifi v Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd [2013] KEHC 697 (KLR)
✦ The defendant is restrained from disconnecting power supply on account of the rebilled sum pending the hearing and determination of the suit
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E A M v J B M alias D M [2013] KEHC 796 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is dissolved, and the Petitioner is granted custody of the child.
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Peter Muthengi Kitemange v Republic [2013] KEHC 473 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the appellant was at the scene of the crime and that his alibi defense is not credible.
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Republic v Moses Amwata [2013] KEHC 870 (KLR)
✦ Accused should have been put on defence, acquittal set aside