Kenyan case law
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Stephen Kolimuk v IEBC & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2177 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the application to enlarge time.
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Kelvin Mumba Kajiwe & another v Said Washe Guro & another [2017] KEHC 657 (KLR)
✦ The motion to dismiss the suit for want of prosecution is denied.
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Republic v David Njoroge Nganga [2017] KEHC 1136 (KLR)
✦ The court rules that the case should be allowed to proceed for defence hearing.
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Republic v Teresiah Mueni Kilonzo & another [2017] KEHC 9666 (KLR)
✦ The prosecution's evidence was sufficient to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the accused persons stabbed the deceased.
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Raphael Muriithi Ngugi v Paul Thuo Kimani [2017] KEHC 1117 (KLR)
✦ Application for revocation of grant is stayed for seven months for the applicant to pursue his recourse with the Environment and Land Court regarding the title of the land.
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Anthony Mariach Kunuita v Republic [2017] KEHC 1749 (KLR)
✦ The court's order to lock out the investigating officer from testifying should be revised and set aside, and the matter should be transferred to another magistrate with jurisdiction.
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Fredrick Simiyu Ndinyo v Electine Nasambu Masengeli [2017] KEHC 280 (KLR)
✦ The deceased died intestate and Section 40 of the Law of Succession Act applies. The Court adopts Electine's proposal for distribution.
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Republic v Thomas Muthui Nzii [2017] KEHC 879 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder. The death of the deceased was caused by blunt force trauma to the head, leading to increased intracranial pressure and ultimately death.
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Samper Tours and Travel Ltd & 2 others v National Transport and Safety Authority & 2 others [2017] KEHC 1871 (KLR)
✦ The charges against the 2nd Petitioner are defective and oppressive. The requirement for yellow bands applies only to taxicabs, not to the Subject Motor Vehicles. The prosecution of the 3rd Petitioner is not oppressive.
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Republic v Daniel Masika Khaemba [2017] KEHC 158 (KLR)
✦ The accused is acquitted of murder due to the lack of corroborating evidence and the inconsistencies in the minor witness's testimony.
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Isaac Mworia M’Nabea v David Gikunda [2017] KEHC 1523 (KLR)
✦ The court found the award of Kshs 600,000 in general damages to be excessive and not supported by the evidence presented.
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Republic v Alexander Mbevo Mutemi [2017] KEHC 1512 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder.
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New Bibirioni Invesments Limited & 2 others v Joseph Kanyi [2017] KEHC 9747 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs
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David Mungai Theuri & another v Mary Nduta Mungai [2017] KEHC 283 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, and the titles Nyandarua/Mawingo Salient/5329, 5330, 5331 and 5332 are nullified. The title reverts to the original title Nyandarua/Mawingo Salient/393 in the name of the deceased. The land is preserved pending the hearing and determination of this cause. The respondent bears the costs of the application.
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Republic v Ahmed Sheikh Isaack & another [2017] KEHC 1955 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the withdrawal of the case and discharges the accused persons.
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Safari Kalume Mwagona v Samuel Odhiambo Oguk & 2 others [2017] KEHC 466 (KLR)
✦ The applicant's claim is dismissed and is to await the judgment in Civil Suit No. 383 of 2009 (O.S).
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Ramadhan Mugashemba v Republic [2017] KEHC 1122 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty
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Rosemary Jaja Mbogo v Wangui Kathryn Kimani & another [2017] KEHC 1119 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the applicant's application to adopt the final orders of the Disciplinary Tribunal and grants leave to execute those orders.
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Matthew Shake Boli v Republic [2017] KEHC 1816 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant’s appeal is successful, conviction and sentence are quashed
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Republic v John Gatambia Gathoni [2017] KEHC 1985 (KLR)
✦ Bail is denied due to the accused's flight risk and the seriousness of the charge.
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In re Estate of Samson Wanyonyi Mukasa (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 313 (KLR)
✦ The court confirms the proposed distribution of the estate's land and rejects Nyongesa Mukasa's claim for additional land.
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Omulele & Tollo Advcoates v Magnum Properties Limited [2017] KEHC 948 (KLR)
✦ The application for recusal of Judge Sergon is dismissed. The ruling on the Notice of Motion dated 19th April, 2016 is to be delivered afresh before a different Judge. The respondent's motion dated 17th May, 2016 is to be heard first, followed by the applicant's application dated 19th April, 2016. The respondent's applications dated 19th August, 2016 and 21st July, 2016 are to be heard first.
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Republic v Phillip Ondara Onyancha & 2 others [2017] KEHC 9576 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution has not established a prima facie case against the accused to enable the court to place them on their defences.
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Ndwiga Steve Mbogo v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2222 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the respondents' expert report was admissible and that the respondents' objection was not valid.
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Kefah Momanyi Tendere v Director of Public Prosecution & 6 others [2017] KEHC 1116 (KLR)
✦ The application lacks merit and is dismissed