Kenyan case law
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Magnate Ventures Limited v Kenya Railways Golf Club [2018] KEHC 999 (KLR)
✦ The application is merited and the Interested Party is enjoined as an Interested Party in the suit.
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Alex Koech & another v Patrick K. Ngugi (suing as the Administrator of the estate of John Muya, Deceased) [2018] KEHC 1465 (KLR)
✦ The Court found the award of Kshs. 1,000,000/= to be excessive and remitted the case for a new trial.
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Joseph Kamira Wanjau v Lloyd K. Kabaiya & 2 others [2018] KEHC 1839 (KLR)
✦ Interest on the decretal sum was not properly applied in the warrants of attachment, and the sum should be refunded to the defendants.
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Co-operative Insurance of Kenya Ltd v Calvins Odhiambo Ayoma & 3 others [2018] KEHC 1220 (KLR)
✦ The insurance policy is declared null and void, and a refund of Kshs. 6,575,698 is ordered.
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Republic v Veronica Musati Nyangweso [2018] KEHC 1279 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of manslaughter for unlawfully causing the death of Judy Kwamboka
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Republic v Erick Odhiambo Achieng [2018] KEHC 1784 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that there is insufficient evidence to convict the accused of murder and orders him to be set at liberty.
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In re B S (Baby) [2018] KEHC 9889 (KLR)
✦ The baby is available for adoption and the applicants have met the requisite conditions for adoption. The adoption is in the best interests of the baby.
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In re of M’Twaruchiu M’Rimberia - Deceased [2018] KEHC 1199 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that Peter Mwiti has not proved his case and dismisses his objection. The 1st objector and the petitioner are appointed joint Administrators, and the land is distributed accordingly.
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Akiba Bank Limited v Liteline Enterprises Limited [2018] KEHC 1739 (KLR)
✦ The appellant is liable to the respondent for the loss of Kshs. 2,669,000/=
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A L M v P M M [2018] KEHC 1405 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is declared null and void.
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Eastern Produce (K) Ltd (Sitoi Tea Estate) v Joseph Atungulu Ndere [2018] KEHC 9987 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant cannot be held liable for the Respondent's injuries and the Respondent is not entitled to damages.
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Republic v SWG & another [2018] KEHC 1179 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no prima facie case and makes a finding of not guilty.
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Ngugi Mwangi &Co; Advocates v East Africa Foundry Works Limited [2018] KEHC 1417 (KLR)
✦ The Respondent/Advocate was not retained by the Client/Applicant to represent them in Milimani CMCC No. 2750 of 2006.
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Republic v Evans Shem Osoro & 2 others [2018] KEHC 1304 (KLR)
✦ The accused are found guilty of the murder of Evans Okerosi Mokora
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In re Estate of Marete Gatirithia (Deceased) [2018] KEHC 1113 (KLR)
✦ The earlier grant of letters of administration is revoked, and a fresh grant issues forth with Aidah Karimi Muriungi, Janet Marete, and Zipporah Gacheri Marete. The estate will be distributed as specified in the orders.
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Reli Sacco Society Limited v Cornel Awuondo Okoth & 11 others [2018] KEHC 1780 (KLR)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction to consider the issues before it and the Appellant/Applicant’s preliminary objection is dismissed.
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In re AM (Child) [2018] KEHC 9901 (KLR)
✦ The baby is available for adoption, the applicants have met the requisite conditions, and the adoption is in the best interests of the baby.
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JMM v TMM [2018] KEHC 1392 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is dissolved, and a decree nisi order is issued to be declared absolute after one month.
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In re Estate of M’imwere Ndonge (Deceased) [2018] KEHC 1198 (KLR)
✦ The estate should be distributed equally among the five children.
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Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd v Abdul Nyakundi Achuka [2018] KEHC 9846 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant's appeal was partially successful, and the judgment in favor of the Respondent was set aside, with a new judgment for Kshs 202,000 awarded.
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Beatrice Anyango Okoth v Rift Valley Railways (Kenya) Limited & another [2018] KEHC 543 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff contributed to the accident and therefore bears 20% of the liability, while each of the defendants bears 40% on a joint and several basis. The court awards general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities Kshs. 6,000,000, diminished earning capacity Kshs. 2,500,000, and special damages including medical costs, artificial limbs, air tickets, and care givers.
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Joseph G. Njoka & 5 others v Rose Mutitu Gachoki [2018] KEHC 745 (KLR)
✦ The application has merits and the court allows it. There shall be stay of proceedings and execution in SRM CC 428/05 pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal. Leave is granted to the applicants to file the appeal out of time.
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In re GMN [2018] KEHC 907 (KLR)
✦ The petition is granted, and GMN is declared mentally incapable of protecting his interests.
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Republic v Bernard Obaigwa Atei [2018] KEHC 1153 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no evidence that the accused committed the murder and acquits the accused.
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Republic v Daniel Areba & another [2018] KEHC 1028 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no evidence to convict the accused and enters a finding of not guilty.