High Court of Kenya judgments

Joshua Anakoli Okonda & another v Eunice Opindi Keah [2016] KEHC 1714 (KLR)

✦ Grant of representation to Joshua Anakoli Okonda and Thomas Nathaniel Okonda is revoked, and new grants are issued to Eunice Opindi Keah and Eris Abucheri Sawaganga.

[2016] KEHC 1714 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

R K K v Republic [2016] KEHC 1248 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed and the appellant is set at liberty.

[2016] KEHC 1248 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Natvarlal Gor & another v Alfred Mumo Nthenge [2016] KEHC 933 (KLR)

✦ The appeal lacks merit and fails.

[2016] KEHC 933 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Kennedy Lidali Oyangi v Aggrey Alukhaba Mmusi [2016] KEHC 1517 (KLR)

✦ The court directs the petitioner to file a summons for confirmation of the grant within 30 days and the objector to file a protest, if any, within 30 days of the service of the summons.

[2016] KEHC 1517 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Republic v Adow Issack Kullow [2016] KEHC 1786 (KLR)

✦ The court allows the discontinuance of the case and grants permission for the criminal proceedings to be discontinued under section 25 of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, and the accused is thus discharged.

[2016] KEHC 1786 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Presbyterian Church of East Africa Rigiri Church suing thro John Kaburu Murithi & 2 others v Jediel Mbiuki Muthara [2016] KEHC 793 (KLR)

✦ The court granted the church's application and ordered Muthara to subdivide and transfer 0.23 acres of land to the church.

[2016] KEHC 793 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Republic v Luka Ondiami Mogaka [2016] KEHC 1070 (KLR)

✦ The accused is sentenced to 2 years probation.

[2016] KEHC 1070 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Daniel Riungu Mathiu & 3 others v Municipal Council of Meru & 4 others [2016] KEHC 684 (KLR)

✦ The suit is marked settled and concluded in all respects.

[2016] KEHC 684 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

David Kariuki Munyi & another v Republic [2016] KEHC 462 (KLR)

✦ The appeals are dismissed in their entirety.

[2016] KEHC 462 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Josephat Kipkurui Chirchir v Republic [2016] KEHC 1318 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed. The appellant is set at liberty.

[2016] KEHC 1318 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

National Bank of Kenya Limited v Nation Media Group Limited & 2 others [2016] KEHC 1223 (KLR)

✦ The application for injunction is denied and each party shall bear their own costs.

[2016] KEHC 1223 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited v Peter Owuor Omollo suing as the administrator of the Estate of Linda Otieno Awiti (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 1424 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the cross appeal is allowed. The judgment in the subordinate court is set aside, and the respondent is awarded Kshs. 864,000/- as damages for loss of dependency under the Fatal Accidents Act.

[2016] KEHC 1424 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

David Mwikwala Machugu v Republic [2016] KEHC 1110 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld

[2016] KEHC 1110 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Charlene Njeri Kuria v Gitu Geoffrey & another [2016] KEHC 1236 (KLR)

✦ The court awards Kshs. 5 million in general damages for pain and suffering and loss of amenities, Kshs. 5,684,484 in special damages, Kshs. 4,743,540 in general damages for diminished earning capacity, Kshs. 1,080,000 in loss of consortium, Kshs. 21,600,000 in loss of life expectancy, and Kshs. 4,743,540 in costs of future medical care, totaling Kshs. 34,297,222.

[2016] KEHC 1236 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Bid Insurance Brokers Limited v British United Provident Fund [2016] KEHC 1159 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs to the Defendant.

[2016] KEHC 1159 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Paul Muthie Munene v Republic [2016] KEHC 451 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld

[2016] KEHC 451 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Republic v Land Adj. Officer Igembe District & 4 others Ex-parte Peter Meeme M'mauta [2016] KEHC 813 (KLR)

✦ The application lacks merit and is dismissed. The order of stay granted at the leave stage is vacated.

[2016] KEHC 813 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Jadiel Kirongo M'ithiano v Julius Gatobu M'ithiano [2016] KEHC 682 (KLR)

✦ The court dismisses the application, stating that the previous orders have already been issued and are binding.

[2016] KEHC 682 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Republic v Loingisa Kuraru Loruiya [2016] KEHC 1208 (KLR)

✦ The court is satisfied that the evidence of the prosecution does suffice for the accused to be called upon to defend himself.

[2016] KEHC 1208 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Johnson Ngoma Migwambo & another v Gordon Juma Migwambo [2016] KEHC 1134 (KLR)

✦ The application for revocation of the grant of letters of administration is dismissed as there is no basis for revoking the grant.

[2016] KEHC 1134 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Kennedy Okinyi Owino v Republic [2016] KEHC 1045 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.

[2016] KEHC 1045 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Republic v Peter Lekupe [2016] KEHC 1352 (KLR)

✦ The court grants the accused bond of Kshs.500,000 with two sureties of similar amount, subject to the Maralal chief confirming the accused's residence.

[2016] KEHC 1352 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 November 2016

Peter Machoni Gedanyi v Republic [2016] KEHC 692 (KLR)