Kenyan case law

Geoffrey Joel Momannyi v Republic [2005] KEHC 833 (KLR)

In Re the Matter of Nicholas Mburu Wanjohi (? 525 of 2005) [2005] KEHC 1274 (KLR) (16 September 2005)

✦ The court allows the application and grants the orders sought.

In re Estate of Wamuhu Murimi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 460 of 2002) [2005] KEHC 837 (KLR) (Family) (16 September 2005) (Judgment)

✦ The deceased's estate should be shared equally among her nephews and nieces, regardless of their marital status.

Benjamin Mutuku Kaleli v Bomu Headlam & 5 others [2005] KEHC 1471 (KLR)

✦ The application is allowed to that extent. The costs of this cause are awarded to the applicant against the first five respondents/defendants.

KOI ANTHONY KAHINDI v REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 134 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld.

Provincial Insurance Co Ltd v Diners Club Africa Ltd & another [2005] KEHC 1685 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is allowed with costs, the lower court's Judgment is set aside, and the Appellant is given unconditional leave to defend.

David Maore Gerald Mutuma [2005] KEHC 1547 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution.

Dickson Mureithi Chabari & another v Republic [2005] KEHC 1591 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence is set aside. The appellants are set at liberty.

M’Ringera M’Mbwiria v Rintaugu M’Inoti [2005] KEHC 296 (KLR)

✦ The court grants the application for leave to file a claim out of time, despite the plaintiff having previously filed a suit.

Kenya Power and Lighting Co Ltd v Joseph Mwangi Theuri (Civil Appeal 42 of 1998) [2005] KEHC 1543 (KLR) (15 September 2005) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal was dismissed.

Dickson Mureithi Chabari & another v Republic [2005] KEHC 1715 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed and the appellants are set at liberty.

M’Mboroki M’Arangacha v Land Adjudication Officer Nyambene & 2 others [2005] KEHC 407 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs, and the original suit is declared to have abated with the suit.

M’Ringera M’Mbwiria v Rintaugu M’Inoti [2005] KEHC 736 (KLR)

✦ The court grants the application for leave to file a claim out of time, despite the plaintiff having previously filed a suit.

M’Rukunga M’Mboroki v Justus M’Inoti M’Mwamba & another [2005] KEHC 1389 (KLR)

✦ A declaration that the transfer of parcel No.Nyaki/Thuura/1911 was illegal and null and void is made.

M’Mboroki M’Arangacha v Land Adjudication Officer Nyambene & 2 others [2005] KEHC 1597 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed as the suit has abated due to the death of the original applicant and the application was filed beyond the one-year limit

M'Ethiori Kithiori v M'Imaria M'Mwambi [2005] KEHC 725 (KLR)

✦ The court granted the plaintiff's application for an injunction restraining the defendant from entering, trespassing into, cutting trees, or interfering with the plaintiff's possession and use of the land until the final determination of the suit.

MORRIS KABERIA JACOB V JACOB AKULA M’NAITHULI [2005] KEHC 3085 (KLR)

✦ The court granted an injunction restraining the respondent from disposing of the disputed land parcels until the suit is finally determined.

JUMA HAMISI v REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 132 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentences for burglary and stealing are upheld.

John Muthee Mutirimu v Republic (Criminal Appeal 423 of 2003) [2005] KEHC 1717 (KLR) (14 September 2005) (Judgment)

✦ The appellant was properly identified and there was sufficient evidence to prove his guilt. The sentence of 3 years is not excessive.

Albert Chinge Wabule v Festo Mamuli Njiule [2005] KEHC 1456 (KLR)

✦ The court found in favor of the plaintiff, restraining the defendant from levying distress over the plaintiff's household goods in the house on plot 923 Kizingo Mombasa.

Republic v Mathias Mwakughu Mwalasha [2005] KEHC 1635 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the evidence insufficient to prove the accused's guilt of murder and acquits him.

Republic v Francis Mulwa Sani & 2 others [2005] KEHC 1638 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the accused not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.

Republic v Mary Felesa Ogenga [2005] KEHC 1351 (KLR)

✦ The accused is found guilty of murder.

REPUBLIC v MARY FELESA OGENDA ALIAS (MAMA CHARITY) (Criminal Case 14 of 2004) [2005] KEHC 48 (KLR) (12 September 2005) (Ruling)

✦ The accused is found guilty of murder.

Lucy Ndichu Mwaura v Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd [2005] KEHC 1457 (KLR)

✦ Interlocutory injunction granted to the widow, Lucy Ndichu Mwaura, to prevent the sale of the property, with the condition that she pays Shs.211,087 to the defendant within 21 days.