Kenyan case law

• PAUL NJAGI NYAGA v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1581 (KLR)

  ✦ The trial was declared a nullity due to the material defect and the conviction and sentence are set aside.

  [2006] KEHC 1581 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 2 August 2006

• CHURCH ROAD DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD v BARCLAYS BANK OF KENYA LTD & 2 others [2006] KEHC 1588 (KLR)

  ✦ The suit is stayed until the plaintiff pays the costs in the other suit.

  [2006] KEHC 1588 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 August 2006

• REPUBLIC v CHRISANTUS JUMA WAFULA [2006] KEHC 1366 (KLR)

  ✦ The accused is acquitted and ordered set free

  [2006] KEHC 1366 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 August 2006

• REPUBLIC v CHARLES M’TWAMWARI [2006] KEHC 1565 (KLR)

  ✦ The ruling of the learned trial magistrate is set aside, and the inquest is ordered to be reopened by the Principal Magistrate's Court Nkubu

  [2006] KEHC 1565 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 August 2006

• AGROTECHNO RESOURCES (EA) LIMITED v RUFUS MUGAMBI & 3 others [2006] KEHC 1582 (KLR)

  ✦ The court dismissed the appeal and upheld the original judgment

  [2006] KEHC 1582 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 August 2006

• Musa M’mumo v Republic [2006] KEHC 1572 (KLR)

  ✦ The court finds that the application lacks merit and dismisses it.

  [2006] KEHC 1572 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 August 2006

• JENNIFER GACHOGA v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1571 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for bail pending appeal is dismissed.

  [2006] KEHC 1571 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 August 2006

• REPUBLIC v JOHN PETER OMUGAKA (Criminal Case 33 of 2003) [2006] KEHC 1367 (KLR) (1 August 2006) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court finds no evidence of the accused's involvement in the murder and thus acquits him.

  [2006] KEHC 1367 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 August 2006

• REPUBLIC v JOSEPH M’MUGAMBI MWAMBIA [2006] KEHC 1570 (KLR)

  ✦ The court dismissed the appeal and affirmed the acquittal of the accused.

  [2006] KEHC 1570 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 August 2006

• NYAMOGO & NYAMOGO ADVOCATE v KENYA BUS SERVICE & DAVID NDARI MATHENDU (? 138 of 2003) [2006] KEHC 1646 (KLR) (31 July 2006)

  ✦ The court dismissed the reference and upheld the Taxing Officer's decision.

  [2006] KEHC 1646 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF KENYA v ROYAL MEDIA SERVICES LIMITED [2006] KEHC 1453 (KLR)

  ✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff.

  [2006] KEHC 1453 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• MIAN AQEEL ASHRAF v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1668 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed and set aside. The Appellant is set free and the money forfeited to the state is refunded.

  [2006] KEHC 1668 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• REPUBLIC v DISTRICT LAND REGISTRAR BUSIA/TESO & another EXPARTE GABRIEL OKELLO MURWAYI [2006] KEHC 1243 (KLR)

  ✦ The court grants the application for leave to apply for orders of mandamus.

  [2006] KEHC 1243 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA v VICTORIA INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED [2006] KEHC 1535 (KLR)

  ✦ The court orders a stay of execution of the Deputy Registrar’s order if the plaintiff deposits a banker’s bond or guarantee for the sum in the decree from a reputable bank or financial institution within the next 14 days.

  [2006] KEHC 1535 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• KAMUNYORI & COMPANY ADVOCATES v CANNON ASSURANCE (K) LIMITED [2006] KEHC 1452 (KLR)

  ✦ Judgment is entered for the applicant for the sum of Kshs 54,891/-, with 9% interest from 13th May 2006 until payment in full.

  [2006] KEHC 1452 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• ANTONY WECHULI ODWISA v ALFRED KHISA MUNYANGANYI [2006] KEHC 1256 (KLR)

  ✦ The Originating Summons is struck out suo moto, and each party is to bear their own costs.

  [2006] KEHC 1256 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• MERCY WANJIRU MBURU v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1665 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is allowed in part. The additional fine is set aside, and the appellant is ordered to serve only 4 years imprisonment.

  [2006] KEHC 1665 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• KIMANI MUNIU v ZEKIAH NJAU & OTHERS [2006] KEHC 1501 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is allowed and the applicant is substituted as the plaintiff.

  [2006] KEHC 1501 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• LEONIDA ASIKO v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 1673 (KLR)

  ✦ The sentence is commuted to the term already served, and the appellant is set free

  [2006] KEHC 1673 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• CATHERINE MWENGWA v PETER BUNDI M’ITWAMWARI [2006] KEHC 1564 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is dismissed as it is inadmissible due to its form and the court's inability to allow it.

  [2006] KEHC 1564 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• MARY NJERI KIMORI v ANNE WANGARI GICHARU [2006] KEHC 1590 (KLR)

  ✦ The court holds that the plaintiff failed to provide sufficient material to establish the ownership of the property in question and that the defendant was not disposing of her property with the intent to obstruct or delay the execution of any decree against her.

  [2006] KEHC 1590 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• JUANCO SPS LIMITED v BARAKA AGROVET LIMITED & DANSON NJUGUNA (Civil Suit 421 of 2005) [2006] KEHC 1450 (KLR) (31 July 2006)

  ✦ The ex parte judgment against both defendants is set aside

  [2006] KEHC 1450 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• CHURCH COMMISSIONERS OF KENYA v JULIA AYENGO’ & 4 others [2006] KEHC 843 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is granted, and the ex-parte interlocutory judgment, the judgment of Hon. Justice Kubo, and the subsequent decree are set aside.

  [2006] KEHC 843 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• REGINA W MACHARIA – GITAO (REGINA RE) v BARAZA LIMITED [2006] KEHC 1455 (KLR)

  ✦ The ex parte judgment entered for the plaintiff was irregular for including a claim for special damages without proof. The defendant is entitled to the setting aside of the ex parte judgment.

  [2006] KEHC 1455 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006

• Republic v John Kuria Kihanja (Criminal Case 50 of 2005) [2006] KEHC 3550 (KLR) (Crim) (31 July 2006) (Ruling)

  ✦ The accused is found guilty of murder

  [2006] KEHC 3550 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 31 July 2006