Kenyan case law

ERASTUS ADERO GOGO v NICODEMUS WAITE MURAGURI & 2 others [2006] KEHC 933 (KLR)

✦ The execution process is stayed and the judgment is set aside due to irregular service of the plaint and summons.

BONIFACE MUNYOKI KIMANZI & 3 OTHERS v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 468 (KLR)

✦ The court transfers the case to Machakos Chief Magistrate's Court for hearing and final determination.

GEORGE E. WEKESA & OTHERS v AGA KHAN HEALTH SERVICES MOMBASA & another [2006] KEHC 1000 (KLR)

ASHOK KUMAR PUNJA SHAH V LIQUIDATION AGENT,RELIANCE BANK LIMITED & 6 OTHERS [2006] KEHC 817 (KLR)

✦ The court orders that the plaintiff's application for leave to amend the plaint be heard first.

MARIAM MUMINA MOHAMED v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1062 (KLR)

✦ The applicant's bond was reinstated as the court's decision to cancel the bond and vary the bond terms was misconceived and not based on compelling reasons.

ESTHER WAMUYU GITHUI & ROSE GATHIGA GITHUI v WANJIRA GITHUI (? 189 of 1998) [2006] KEHC 1072 (KLR) (18 October 2006)

✦ The grant of letters of administration to the Respondent is nullified, and the land parcel is to revert to the deceased's name.

ARMSTRONG KASUKU v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1127 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the conviction is quashed.

PETER MUCHIRI KARIUKI v GILBERT KARIUKI [2006] KEHC 1122 (KLR)

✦ The court grants the application and strikes out the appeal.

AHMEDNASIR ABDIKADIR & CO. ADVOCATES v NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA LTD [2006] KEHC 899 (KLR)

✦ The court grants the applicant leave to appeal and orders a stay of proceedings pending the appeal. The applicant is ordered to pay KShs. 200,000 to the respondent.

INSURANCE COMPANY OF EAST AFRICA LIMITED v EZRA ODONDI OPAR [2006] KEHC 932 (KLR)

✦ The notice of motion application is dismissed with costs.

AL MALIK BROTHERS MOTORS LTD v JACKLINE KEMUNTO ONDARI & Another [2006] KEHC 55 (KLR)

✦ The application is reasonable and leave is granted to institute contempt proceedings against the contemnor.

SHEN ZHANGHUA v REPUBLIC (? 396 of 2006) [2006] KEHC 3562 (KLR) (18 October 2006)

✦ The court directs the Magistrate-in-charge of Makadara to allow the withdrawal of the complaint and to act in accordance with Section 176 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 204 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

KIRAN SHAH & another v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1129 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the Respondent. The subordinate court’s decision declining to refer the matter to the High Court was correct.

JOHN KIPKEMBOI KILEL v DIAMOND TRUST BANK & OTHERS [2006] KEHC 929 (KLR)

✦ The court orders the plaintiff to provide security for costs.

RAPHAEL MURIITHI WATHIRINJE v VERONICA WANJIKU KARIUKI [2006] KEHC 1116 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff's suit is res judicata and dismissed with costs

AL MALIK BROTHERS MOTORS LTD v JACKLINE KEMUNTO ONDARI & ANOTHER [2006] KEHC 398 (KLR)

✦ The application is reasonable and allowed

ROY KIAMA GICHUHI v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1066 (KLR)

✦ The court dismisses the application in its entirety as the applicant's apprehension was unfounded and unreasonable.

MAINA MURAGE & COMPANY ADVOCATES v CHEVRON (K) LTD [2006] KEHC 1164 (KLR)

✦ The court finds no error in principle and no consideration of irrelevant matters. The court increases the instruction fees by Kshs 50, 000 to bring the total to Kshs 1, 118, 102. 90.

MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS (K) LTD v EVERREADY BATTERIES (K) LTD [2006] KEHC 1044 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff's suit is hereby dismissed for want of prosecution with costs awarded to the Defendant.

REPUBLIC v MINISTER FOR EDUCATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ex-parte JUSTUS MARETE KABWIMA & 2 OTHERS [2006] KEHC 1121 (KLR)

✦ The court grants leave to seek orders of certiorari but declines to grant orders of prohibition and a stay order.

C.M. W P/A WEKESA & CO. ADVOCATES v JOHN K. HINGA [2006] KEHC 1056 (KLR)

✦ Judgment is entered in favor of the Applicant for Kshs 154,807

OWINO OKEYO & COMPANY ADVOCATES v MIKE MAINA & another [2006] KEHC 1067 (KLR)

✦ The Court held that the Applicants cannot invoke Order 44 for review of the Order on the grounds of dissolution of the Respondent law firm, as the Applicants were aware of the dissolution and had argued it before the Court.

KIMANI WANYOIKE & 2 others v JOHN NJOMO KAMAU & 4 others [2006] KEHC 3392 (KLR)

✦ The plaintiffs have failed to satisfy the court on a prima facie basis that they are entitled to occupy the suit premises or the motor vehicle KAB 059U. The Amended Chamber Summons is dismissed.

DAVID OMUNDI RASUGU v MOTREX LIMITED [2006] KEHC 62 (KLR)

✦ The court awards the plaintiff a total of Shs.1,710,000, less 20% for the defendant, plus interest from the date of judgment.

OCHIENG ONYANGO & 2 others v NELLIWA BUILDERS & CIVIL ENGIEERS LTD [2006] KEHC 1042 (KLR)

✦ Judgment is entered for the Applicant for Kshs 108,329.60.