Kenyan case law

• JAMES KURIA MAINA & 2 OTHERS v KAIGUA MBOGO & 5 OTHERS [2007] KEHC 1506 (KLR)

  ✦ The Plaintiff's application is incompetent and the preliminary objection is hereby dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff.

  [2007] KEHC 1506 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• REPUBLIC v ATTORNEY GENERAL & 2 OTHERS Ex-parte ASSOCIATED STEEL LIMITED K.R.PATE VIBHAKER SHELAT [2007] KEHC 167 (KLR)

  ✦ The court dismisses the ex parte application and orders the Applicants to proceed with the charges before the Makadara court.

  [2007] KEHC 167 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• PAUL NJAMBUYA WANJIRU v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 1270 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction for attempted rape is upheld, and the appeal against the conviction and sentence is dismissed.

  [2007] KEHC 1270 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• PATRICK OLASA WABIDONGE v CHRYSANTHUS OKEMO & 2 others [2007] KEHC 3689 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for review is dismissed with costs to the First Respondent.

  [2007] KEHC 3689 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• MANJIT SINGH SETHI & 2 OTHERS v PARAMOUNT UNIVERSAL BANK LTD & 2 OTHERS [2007] KEHC 1865 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for temporary injunctions is dismissed. The issues raised in the application will be decided upon trial of the action.

  [2007] KEHC 1865 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• B R W v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 1463 (KLR)

  ✦ Conviction for defilement is set aside due to failure to specify unlawful carnal knowledge in the particulars of the charge. Conviction for indecent assault is upheld.

  [2007] KEHC 1463 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• D K G v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 1470 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction for defilement is set aside due to the failure to specify unlawful carnal knowledge in the particulars of the charge. The conviction for indecent assault is upheld and the appellant is sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour.

  [2007] KEHC 1470 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• IN RE RM (A MINOR) [2007] KEHC 875 (KLR)

  ✦ The court granted the application to adopt RM, dispensing with the biological mother's consent.

  [2007] KEHC 875 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• PATRICK MITHAMO GITHINJI v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 1467 (KLR)

  ✦ The convictions and sentences are quashed and the case is ordered for retrial.

  [2007] KEHC 1467 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• JOHN MUCHUI ARITHO v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 1461 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction for defilement is set aside, and the Appellant is convicted of indecent assault instead.

  [2007] KEHC 1461 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 September 2007

• ELIZABETH WANJIRU GICHOHI v VICTOR NGURE MATHENGE [2007] KEHC 3399 (KLR)

  ✦ The court dissolves the marriage due to the respondent's cruelty and desertion.

  [2007] KEHC 3399 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• KENN KARORI NJOROGE v AGNES KABUIYA KARORI [2007] KEHC 3385 (KLR)

  ✦ The court dissolves the marriage and each party pays their own expenses.

  [2007] KEHC 3385 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA v BENJAMIN WACHIRA GACHICHIO [2007] KEHC 1783 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is dismissed. The Plaintiff's application for an order of committal is denied.

  [2007] KEHC 1783 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• In Re The Matter of The Estate of Abel Mwale Wabwalaba (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 524 of 2006) [2007] KEHC 1848 (KLR) (27 September 2007) (Ruling)

  ✦ The citation is struck out as the citor lacks legal capacity and locus standi to cite or proceed with the citation.

  [2007] KEHC 1848 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• DALMAS OCHIENG OKOTH v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 3398 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction is quashed and the appellant is released

  [2007] KEHC 3398 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• REPUBLIC v CHAIRMAN, KABRAS LAND DISPUTES TRIBUNAL [2007] KEHC 749 (KLR)

  ✦ The Kabras Land Disputes Tribunal’s decision on specific performance is null and void

  [2007] KEHC 749 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• KARL BARRIE SWINIMER v TERESA PREYE SWINIMER (Divorce Cause 45 of 2006) [2007] KEHC 3393 (KLR) (Family) (27 September 2007) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court found the wife deserted the petitioner with no just cause for a period of 3 years and that her actions constituted cruelty. The marriage is dissolved.

  [2007] KEHC 3393 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• JOHN MAKANGA v KENYA POWER & LIGHTING CO. LTD [2007] KEHC 1780 (KLR)

  ✦ The court declines to dismiss the suit for want of prosecution as the delay is not prolonged and inexcusable.

  [2007] KEHC 1780 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• REPUBLIC v VIHIGA LAND DISPUTES TRIBUNAL EX-PARTE FANICE MIDEVA [2007] KEHC 621 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is struck out with costs to the Interested Party

  [2007] KEHC 621 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• PETER NGARI NYAGA v NYAGA NJAGI & 2 OTHERS [2007] KEHC 1755 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is allowed, and restraining orders are granted for plots 2737, 2738, and 930.

  [2007] KEHC 1755 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• LUCY NJERI NJOGU v JOSEPH NJOGU NGOYA [2007] KEHC 2257 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is granted.

  [2007] KEHC 2257 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• GODFREY NJOGU NGUGI & OTHERS v PRISCILLA NYAMBURA KIRINA [2007] KEHC 1749 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is dismissed

  [2007] KEHC 1749 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• REPUBLIC v MOHAMOOD MOHAMMED [2007] KEHC 3433 (KLR)

  ✦ The accused is found guilty of murder but insane and committed to Mathare Mental Hospital for further treatment.

  [2007] KEHC 3433 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• ALLAN KAMAU v THERESA MARGARET WILLIAMS [2007] KEHC 3405 (KLR)

  ✦ The court dissolves the marriage between the petitioner and respondent, and orders that each party pays their own expenses.

  [2007] KEHC 3405 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007

• Joseph Kariuki Ikombe v Republic [2007] KEHC 1696 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld

  [2007] KEHC 1696 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 September 2007