Kenyan case law
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Onesmus Kinyua Michudu v Mishi Kambi & another [2019] KEHC 1923 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed for lack of merit
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Dennis Maboi Mabeya v Republic [2019] KEHC 1660 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The sentence imposed by the trial court is neither harsh nor excessive.
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In re MW (Child) [2019] KEHC 1351 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the prayers of the Applicants and orders the adoption of the child MWK.
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In re Estate of Francis Njoga Kuria (Deceased) [2019] KEHC 1594 (KLR)
✦ The estate is to be divided into three assets: Chania/Mataara/302, Chania/Mataara/T24, and Chania/Mataara/T25. The first house (Applicant) and the second house (Protestor) are to share these assets equally, with priority given to the widow in the second house.
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Eddlied Mandi Jilani & 2 others v Republic [2019] KEHC 1984 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are set aside, and a plea of not guilty is entered.
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Republic v Richard Githaiga Wachira [2019] KEHC 1588 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the prosecution had made out a prima facie case against the accused and ordered him to be placed on his defence.
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Alfred Ongiri Nyandieka v Republic [2019] KEHC 12097 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the application with merit and sets aside the trial magistrate's order to terminate the trial under Section 89(5) and substitutes it with the High Court's order in the Constitutional Petition.
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Richard Waweru Thuku v Sbm Bank (K) Limited & another [2019] KEHC 2027 (KLR)
✦ The court denied the plaintiff's application for an interlocutory injunction.
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Republic v Peter Kithure Muriungi [2019] KEHC 1760 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the accused has a case to answer and is put on his defence.
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Juma Beja Mwagusa v Director of Public Prosecutions [2019] KEHC 1547 (KLR)
✦ The death sentence is set aside, and the petitioner is jailed for a term equivalent to the time already served in jail with the result that the petitioner is hereby freed and released from jail unless otherwise lawfully held.
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In re BC ( Baby) [2019] KEHC 12069 (KLR)
✦ The court finds it in the best interest of the child to be adopted by the applicants and allows the adoption.
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EOO v Republic [2019] KEHC 1624 (KLR)
✦ The court upheld the conviction and sentence, finding the complainant's mother's evidence sufficient to establish her age, and the trial court's findings on penetration and identification of the offender well-founded.
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Bildad Kanuri Kagai & another v Idemia (Formerly OT Morpho) & 2 others [2019] KEHC 1832 (KLR)
✦ The petitioners' petition is struck out with costs as the respondents' notice of preliminary objection dated 22nd August, 2018 is upheld.
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Amota Nyasae Nyang’era and Associates v Sang’anyi Tea Factory Co. Ltd & another [2019] KEHC 1214 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's claim is dismissed with costs to the defendants.
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Faram E.A Limited v Attorney General & another [2019] KEHC 2028 (KLR)
✦ The defendants' defence is struck out as it does not define the question in controversy, does not give fair notice of the precise case to be met, and does not assist the court in investigating the truth of the allegations.
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Republic v David Wangara Kimenju [2019] KEHC 1515 (KLR)
✦ The application for enlargement of time to file the intended appeal is found to be lacking in merit and is hereby disallowed.
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John Karimi Gachoki v Republic [2019] KEHC 1632 (KLR)
✦ The court grants bail to the accused.
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Issac Nooro Thendui v Republic [2019] KEHC 12106 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed. The discharge of the 1st accused does not prejudice the case against the applicant, and the DPP exercised its powers in the interest of justice and to avoid abuse of the legal process.
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Chaxton Geoffrey Kamami Maina v KCB Kenya Limited & 3 others [2019] KEHC 12405 (KLR)
✦ The 2nd defendant is struck out of the suit and ordered to pay the plaintiff's costs.
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Peter Kariuki Mburu v Director of Public Prosecutions [2019] KEHC 12022 (KLR)
✦ The death sentence is declared unconstitutional and the Petitioner is sentenced to 22 years in prison.
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Jackson Ogwora Obaga v Republic [2019] KEHC 1729 (KLR)
✦ The conviction for defilement is quashed, and the sentence is set aside. The appellant is set at liberty.
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In re SM (Baby) [2019] KEHC 1652 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the applicants suitable and fit persons to adopt the child and grants the adoption order.
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Mobimex Tours & Safaris (K) Ltd v Shaymic Mulaa Kalitu [2019] KEHC 1685 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Milton Mugambi v Job Naisho, Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation & 6 others [2019] KEHC 1806 (KLR)
✦ The objection to the production of the letter's copy is dismissed, and the production of a copy of the letter dated 27th March, 2003 by the plaintiff is deemed admissible.
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Julius Kagwanja Manyeki v Republic [2019] KEHC 1730 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The ingredients of the offence were proved beyond reasonable doubt.