Kenyan case law
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Julius Makau Malombe v Charity Kaluki Ngilu & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2276 (KLR)
✦ The Petitioner's application to summon the OCPD is dismissed, and the costs of the application shall abide the outcome of the Petition.
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Otieno Cosmas Ayora v Republic [2017] KEHC 1986 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is unsafe and the appeal is allowed. The conviction is quashed and the sentence is set aside.
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Ndwiga Steve Mbogo v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2243 (KLR)
✦ The court holds that the videos are inadmissible in evidence.
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Republic v Michael Kihara Mwangi [2017] KEHC 1795 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder
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Republic (through Cabinet Secretary, Ministry if Interior and Coordination of National Government) v Paul Gicheru & another [2017] KEHC 9577 (KLR)
✦ The High Court of Kenya has jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened.
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Julius Makau Malombe v Charity Kaluki Ngilu& 2 others [2017] KEHC 2277 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the 2nd Respondent to provide certain materials and information for the scrutiny and recount of votes.
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Republic v City County of Nairobi now County Government of Nairobi & another Ex Parte Kepha O. Maobe & 365 others on their Behalf and of all Residents of Kimathi Estate [2017] KEHC 2084 (KLR)
✦ The order of mandamus is valid and the respondents are in contempt for failing to comply with the court order.
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In re Estate of M'rinkanya Kiaga- Deceased (Succession Cause 691 of 2015) [2017] KEHC 1894 (KLR) (16 November 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The estate will be distributed as follows: 1 acre to Agnes Mukwairu M'Rinkanya, 1 acre to Ngige M'Aribu, 4 acres to Margaret G. Mwiandi, 0.5 acre to Mathrice Ithiru M'Rinkanya, 0.5 acre to Jeniffer Kanyua, 0.5 acre to Joyce Mukwandeke, and 0.5 acre to Alison Mukwairu. The estate of L.R. MWIMBI/S.MUGUMANGO/458 will be distributed with a life interest to Agnes Mukwairu M'Rinkanya and equal shares to the other beneficiaries.
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Republic v Mary Wanjiku Mwangi [2017] KEHC 1830 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder
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Elizabeth Gacengu Makembo & 8 others v Joyce Karegi Makembo [2017] KEHC 1123 (KLR)
✦ The intestate estate shall be distributed equally among the beneficiaries, with the registered land (L.R. No. Tharaka/Nkondi ‘A’/193) measuring 0.47 Ha going to Elizabeth Gacengu Makembo and the unregistered land at Ikerebemi Kathangachini Location measuring 40 acres to be distributed equally among the beneficiaries.
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Pokot Contractors Association v County Government of West Pokot [2017] KEHC 2153 (KLR)
✦ The petition and application are struck out with costs to the respondent.
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David K. Charles v Patrick Kithore Kirimania [2017] KEHC 1938 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant is the owner of motor vehicles registration numbers KBA 392H and KBJ 634Z.
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Alloice Odhiambo Limutu v Chief Magistrate’s Court at Nairobi & another [2017] KEHC 936 (KLR)
✦ The court denied the applicant leave to apply for judicial review orders of certiorari and prohibition, and did not grant a stay of the exclusion orders.
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Kenya Wildlife Services v James Miriti M’Lintari (suing on behalf of Dorcas Kanario Miriti - Minor) [2017] KEHC 2038 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs, and a portion of the award is to be deposited in a fixed deposit account for the minor when she turns 18 years old.
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Republic of Kenya (thro Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government) v Paul Gicheru & another [2017] KEHC 9630 (KLR)
✦ The High Court of Kenya has jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or threatened.
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Nairobi Imaging Centre Limited v Kenya Medical Association & 2 others [2017] KEHC 9590 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs
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Ashok K. Shah v Samba Arati [2017] KEHC 9612 (KLR)
✦ The application to strike out the Defendant's defence is dismissed. The application to enlarge time for filing the defence is allowed.
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Samuel Kibet Rotich v Republic [2017] KEHC 149 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appeal is dismissed.
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Republic v Antony Juma Wafula & 4 others [2017] KEHC 1893 (KLR)
✦ The accused are acquitted of murder
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Joseph Wanjala Murere v Francis Tindi Nyongesa [2017] KEHC 1509 (KLR)
✦ The grant was irregular, and the subdivision should be canceled. The grant will be revoked, and the title will revert to its original number. Status quo will be maintained regarding the occupation of the subject property.
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Bethwel Omondi Okal v Managing Director KPLC & Co [2017] KEHC 9633 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the application, stating it cannot review the judges' exercise of discretion or the correctness of the decision.
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Republic v Kenya Revenue Authority Ex parte Tom Odhiambo Ojienda SC t/a Tom Ojienda & Associates [2017] KEHC 9596 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Republic v Martha Kathure Mutuma & another [2017] KEHC 1890 (KLR)
✦ The application for release on bond is dismissed. Accused persons are to remain in custody until their charges are heard and determined.
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Patrick Losike Lokaimoe v Daniel Epogo Nanok & 2 others [2017] KEHC 1411 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed and costs are awarded to the Respondents.
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Diamond Systems Limited v Josatronic Data Systems Limited [2017] KEHC 1646 (KLR)
✦ The court granted the stay of execution pending the hearing of the appeal.