Kenyan case law
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PMK v SWW [2008] KEHC 1394 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is dissolved as prayed by the petitioner.
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In Re matter of Francis Kiarie Ng'anga' (Debtor) [2008] KEHC 1366 (KLR)
✦ The debtor is adjudged bankrupt until further orders of this court.
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AGGREY PETER THANDE v CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA LIMITED [2008] KEHC 1202 (KLR)
✦ The judge sets aside the proceedings heard before him on September 22, 2008 and directs that the application be argued afresh before Hon. Khaminwa, J.
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NICHOLAS KANGANGAI MURIUKI v REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 1417 (KLR)
✦ The learned Principal Magistrate's ruling is set aside, and the High Court is ordered to determine the constitutional question.
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Robert Mwendo & another v Republic [2008] KEHC 3989 (KLR)
✦ The court found the applicants' rights violated and ordered their immediate release, declared the charges unconstitutional, and stayed further proceedings.
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BENSON MWANGI GITONGA v SENIOR PRINCIPAL MAGISTRATE COURT MURANGA & 3 others [2008] KEHC 497 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff has not demonstrated an arguable case and the Chamber Summons is dismissed.
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John Chege Mwangi v Republic [2008] KEHC 3986 (KLR)
✦ The sentences for burglary and stealing should run consecutively.
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C P M v V K M [2008] KEHC 1082 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the Respondent holds 50% of the suit property due to the presumption of advancement. The property will be valued, and the Applicant will buy off the Respondent's share, deducting the value of furniture and vehicles.
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AVLAK CONTRACTS LIMITED v JOAKIM WAWIRE (Civil Appeal 92 of 2006) [2008] KEHC 698 (KLR) (8 October 2008) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is incompetent and is hereby struck out with costs being granted to the respondent.
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MOHAMMED & KINYANJUI ADVOCATES v MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THIKA [2008] KEHC 817 (KLR)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs to the applicant, who may now proceed to set down its application for hearing and final determination.
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Robert Makumi Waweru & another v Republic [2008] KEHC 3987 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the trial court misdirected itself in law and that the offence committed was simple robbery.
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AMBASSADOR CHIRAU ALI MAKWERE v NATION MEDIA GROUP LIMITED [2008] KEHC 208 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the plaintiff's application for an injunction and stays the suit pending the hearing and determination of other cases.
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BROOKSIDE DAIRY LIMITED v TESCO CORPORATION LIMITED [2008] KEHC 724 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff. The judgment entered against the defendant was regular.
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SIMON MARTIN v REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 24 (KLR)
✦ The appeal succeeds. The prosecution's evidence did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant committed the offence. The appellant is hereby set free and shall be at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
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MOHAMMED & KINYANJUI ADVOCATES v MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THIKA [2008] KEHC 304 (KLR)
✦ The applicants are entitled to judgment in the sum of Kshs.160,929/= plus interest thereon at the rate of 9 per cent per annum from 27/08/2000 until payment in full.
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KING WOOLLEN MILLS LIMITED v A. D. GREGORY & another [2008] KEHC 710 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff is granted leave to amend the plaint to comply with the requirements of Order VII Rule 1(1)(e) of the Civil Procedure Rule.
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In Re Estate of Hosea Ngaragari (Deceased) [2008] KEHC 150 (KLR)
✦ The grant issued to Simon Macharia Ngaragari is revoked, and Joseph Karugi Ngaragari is granted leave to file a fresh petition for letters of administration with the will attached.
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REPUBLIC v REGISTRAR OF SOCIETIES [2008] KEHC 919 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no merits in the application and dismisses it.
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ELIJAH WACHIRA & others v EUSTACE MWANGI GITHIKU [2008] KEHC 699 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is struck out with costs to the respondent.
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BANK OF INDIA v SURGILABS LIMITED & 3 others [2008] KEHC 714 (KLR)
✦ The defendants' reference lacks merit. The Taxing Officer did not commit an error of principle or wrongly exercise her discretion when assessing the instruction fees payable to the defendants after excluding the element of interest.
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In Re estate of Dedan Wambu Ngarama [2008] KEHC 804 (KLR)
✦ The court orders the respondents to restrain from selling or transferring the specified properties and deposits the proceeds in a joint account pending the final determination of the cause.
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REPUBLIC v CHARLES OMARIBA OROKO & 23 others [2008] KEHC 533 (KLR)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed as the police brought the applicants to court as soon as was reasonably practicable.
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ALEX STEWART NDAMBO v ELIJAH MOGERE OMBWORO [2008] KEHC 712 (KLR)
✦ The partnership is dissolved, and the plaintiff is ordered to appoint an accountant for winding up the partnership.
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REPUBLIC v FRANCIS MWANGI IRUNGU & another [2008] KEHC 1245 (KLR)
✦ The proceedings are declared null and void ab initio, and the accused are discharged.
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DAVID JOMO NJAGI v ABSOLOM NJAGI RUNDIA & 2 others [2008] KEHC 32 (KLR)
✦ The court grants summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff and orders the defendants to refund the purchase price of 250,000 Kenyan Shillings.