Kenyan case law
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Regina Kamanthe (Suing On Behalf Of The Estate Of Bonface Muinde Nyamsyo (Deceased) v Esmond Bradmond Martin [2013] KEHC 1004 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's claim is not time-barred and the motion to strike out the plaint is dismissed.
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James Maina Wanjira v Republic [2013] KEHC 739 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed and the conviction and sentence upheld.
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Paul Katana Njuguna v Republic [2013] KEHC 97 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the evidence supports the Appellant's conviction and identification.
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Ashford Kimaita Muriungi v Republic [2013] KEHC 519 (KLR)
✦ The sentence of life imprisonment is set aside, and a sentence of 15 years is imposed.
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Keith Yamane Wanyama v Republic [2013] KEHC 571 (KLR)
✦ The conviction on all four counts is quashed and the sentences are set aside.
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A G v Republic [2013] KEHC 522 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the sentence of 10 years imprisonment is set aside. The Appellant is sentenced to life imprisonment concurrently.
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Andrew Nyongesa Wanyonyi v Republic [2013] KEHC 307 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered that the record of the trial court be confirmed as a true record for the re-hearing of the appeal and that the Appellant be served with the record.
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John Maina Gichuri & another v Republic [2013] KEHC 758 (KLR)
✦ The appeals are allowed. The convictions are quashed and the appellants are acquitted.
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Denga John Lenga & 2 others v Republic [2013] KEHC 303 (KLR)
✦ The convictions and sentences are upheld.
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John Tumbu Tuikong v Republic [2013] KEHC 609 (KLR)
✦ The appellant's appeal is dismissed in its entirety.
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In Re M H (Child) [2013] KEHC 1352 (KLR)
✦ The applicants are authorised to adopt the child M H and Captain M M M and W M are appointed as legal guardians.
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Martin Mwaura Wairimu v Republic [2013] KEHC 99 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, and the appellant set free.
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Stephen Mwirigi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 246 of 2009) [2013] KEHC 514 (KLR) (12 November 2013) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed against the sentence, with life imprisonment substituted by 20 years imprisonment. The appeal against conviction is dismissed.
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In-re Adoption Of M K (minor) [2013] KEHC 1235 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the applicant's application to adopt the child and appoints M M as the legal guardian.
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Kahindi Lekalhaile,Joseph Kalapata,Ezra Mdam,Jacob SirowaTiampati & James Lesaloi v Inspector General National Police Service,Director Kenya Wildlife Service,National Police Service Commission & Attorney General (Petition 25 of 2013) [2013] KEHC 6799 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (12 November 2013) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is not part of the National Police Service (NPS) and cannot be brought under its command.
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Kyalo Muthiani Kieti & another v Republic [2013] KEHC 292 (KLR)
✦ The 2nd Appellant is acquitted of robbery with violence and convicted of handling stolen goods. The sentence of death is set aside and substituted with a sentence of six (6) years imprisonment.
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Charles Mulangu Kitaka v Republic [2013] KEHC 6964 (KLR)
✦ The court upheld the conviction and sentence for robbery with violence but dismissed the appeal for handling stolen property due to insufficient evidence.
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Richard Kipngetich Cheruiyot alias Felix v Republic [2013] KEHC 1414 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, the conviction is upheld, and the appellant shall serve life imprisonment as sentenced by the trial court.
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Lorei Tunken v Republic [2013] KEHC 606 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed and the appellant is set free
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Kennedy Chimwani Mulokoto v Republic [2013] KEHC 1117 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld. The evidence proved the appellant's guilt and the mother of the victim was deemed a legally recognized intermediary.
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Mwagiru & 2 others v Attorney General & 3 others (Constitutional Reference 165 of 2011) [2013] KEHC 6800 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (12 November 2013) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the criminal proceedings against the petitioners are not an abuse of the court process and should not be quashed.
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Mohamed Sonar Noor v Republic [2013] KEHC 1370 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed. The applicant shall be referred to a hospital for medical examination to determine if he is fit to stand trial. If unfit, he shall be treated until fit to take the plea.
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Anthony Cherotich Maritim v Republic [2013] KEHC 608 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld. The court finds that the evidence of penetration, corroborated by the complainant's mother and the P3 form, was sufficient to sustain the conviction. The appellant's appeal is dismissed.
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Peter Rotich v Republic [2013] KEHC 220 (KLR)
✦ The plea was not equivocal, but the sentence is set aside as harsh and excessive.
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Stephen Mwirigi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 246 of 2009) [2013] KEHC 888 (KLR) (12 November 2013) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed against the sentence, and the life imprisonment is substituted with 20 years' imprisonment. The appeal against conviction is dismissed.