Kenyan case law
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Moraa Gisemba v David Nyakoi Ongori [2015] KEHC 1173 (KLR)
✦ The court is unable to grant the interim injunction as there are no objection proceedings pending, and the court does not have the inherent power to grant such an order under Rule 73 of the Probate and Administration Rules.
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Julius Kioko Kivuva v Republic [2015] KEHC 712 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
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Republic v Sosthenes Matwere Nyangau & another [2015] KEHC 11 (KLR)
✦ The court sentences both accused to two years non-custodial probation under the supervision of the Probation Officer.
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Mehu Mwai & another v John Ndegwa Wachira [2015] KEHC 1464 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, and the following orders are made: the applicant is enjoined as an interested party, an order of inhibition is issued, the consent is stayed, and the applicant is ordered to institute court proceedings to establish his interests within 45 days.
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Ramesh R. Vaya & another v Hiten Z. Limbani [2015] KEHC 355 (KLR)
✦ The Defendant was found 100% liable for the accident and ordered to pay the Plaintiff Kshs. 3,407,886 in damages.
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Republic v Director Of Public Prosecutions & 4 others Ex parte - Senator Johnson Nduya Muthama [2015] KEHC 1507 (KLR)
✦ The court granted a conservatory order restraining the 2nd Respondent from undertaking the applicant's prosecution for a period of four months pending the hearing of the intended appeal.
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Registered Trustee of Agriculture Society of Kenya v Meru Golf Limited & 3 others [2015] KEHC 1230 (KLR)
✦ The consent is adopted as an order of the court.
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Joel Mutie Nzuki v William Makovo Nguu [2015] KEHC 351 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the application for lack of merit with costs to the Respondent
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Charity Nyaruai Nyamu v Abdirahim Haji Ahmed [2015] KEHC 1147 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed in terms of prayer 5 only, which is the stay of proceedings in Isiolo SPMCC No. 33 of 2011.
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Peter Ndung'u Ngae & 2 others v John Mugane Karomo [2015] KEHC 1418 (KLR)
✦ The application for stay of execution is dismissed with costs.
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CNB v MSM [2015] KEHC 1293 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as frivolous and vexatious, and the custody order is upheld.
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Rumic Construction & Civil Engineering Limited v Kenya National Highways Authority & 3 others [2015] KEHC 1526 (KLR)
✦ Petitioner's vehicle is to be released within three days, excess load offloaded, and number plates and insurance certificates returned within five days.
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Justus Kipchumba v Republic [2015] KEHC 1024 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, conviction and sentence upheld
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A A O v N O B & Another [2015] KEHC 1383 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the contempt proceedings and vacates previous orders. It directs the Children's Officer to assess the child monthly for six months.
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Republic v Charles Kalunge [2015] KEHC 1127 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder.
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Davson & Ward And Geomax Consulting Engineers v Edon Consultants (Sued As a Firm) Jeremiah Eddy Obar Ndong [2015] KEHC 733 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff.
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Elishaphan Omolo Nyasita v John Ojowi Onuko [2015] KEHC 930 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the defendant's application to reopen the defense case and award costs to the plaintiff
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Republic v Michael Kirui [2015] KEHC 1521 (KLR)
✦ The accused is placed on his defence under Section 306 (2) Criminal Procedure Code
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Republic v Zakayo Odoyo Makolwal & 2 others [2015] KEHC 1070 (KLR)
✦ The court cannot review the merits of the decision reached by the District Commissioner, but only the fairness of the process used.
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In re Adoption of Baby G M [2015] KEHC 1560 (KLR)
✦ The applicants are authorized to adopt the baby and NAM is appointed as a guardian.
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Richard Gekonge Nyabuto v Christopher Onchaga Nyabuto [2015] KEHC 1263 (KLR)
✦ The grant of letters of administration was revoked.
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Payless Carhire and Tours Ltd v Coca-Cola East & Central Africa Ltd [2015] KEHC 867 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed and struck out
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In re CMN (Child) (Adoption Cause 81 of 2015) [2015] KEHC 7890 (KLR) (Family) (6 November 2015) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the foreign adoption decree would be capable of adoption under section 176 of the Children Act and the rules made thereunder. The court held that section 176 only provided for the adoption of the foreign adoption order in relation to the adopted child by a Kenyan court. The application for citizenship required the applicant to follow the set procedure and provide proof.
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Republic v Jamlec Ndeke Thara [2015] KEHC 1287 (KLR)
✦ The accused, Jamlec Ndeke Thara, is found guilty of murder and is convicted accordingly under Section 322 of CPC
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Rose Wambui Kamau & 2 others v Cecilia Mou Charles Harris [2015] KEHC 587 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Plaintiffs, and the matter should proceed on trial as directed by Gikonyo J.