Kenyan case law
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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✦ The grant of letters of administration was revoked.
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D.C.M v J.W.C 7 & another [2015] KEHC 7968 (KLR)
✦ The suit property is to be vacated and handed over to 3rd parties and rented out, with the rent receivables to be deposited in a joint account and shared. The Respondent is to be resident in the suit property until the hearing and determination of the divorce and judicial separation causes.
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In re The Matter Of Adoption Of Baby N M N [2015] KEHC 293 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the applicants' application for adoption and orders the child to be adopted by them and named R J A J. S J B and A S T B J are appointed legal guardians of the child.
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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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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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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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Chepkoech Maritim v Kenya National Highways Authority & another [2015] KEHC 1568 (KLR)
✦ The 1st Defendant/Respondent is ordered to return and/or cause to be returned the number plates and insurance certificates in respect of motor vehicle registration no. KCD 052B FAW Lorry, within five (5) days of this Ruling.
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Jack & Jil Supermarkets Limited v Viktar Maina Ngunjiri [2015] KEHC 846 (KLR)
✦ The motion to dismiss the suit for want of prosecution is allowed.
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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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Abdul Juma Opiyo v Republic [2015] KEHC 8525 (KLR)
✦ The sentences are set aside and substituted with a sentence of 6 months imprisonment for Count 1 and 1 year imprisonment for Count 2, both to run consecutively.
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Njoki Chege & 8 others v David Mburu Gibson Nelson Mwangi Both T/ A Nemka Commercial Agencies & another [2015] KEHC 7860 (KLR)
✦ The Application is hereby dismissed. Costs shall be in the cause.
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Peter Mugo Mathu & 2 others v Republic [2015] KEHC 1019 (KLR)
✦ The 1st Appellant’s conviction on the 2nd count is confirmed and the sentence upheld. A retrial is ordered for the 2nd and 3rd Appellants on the first count.
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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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Alice Chepkemoi Buses v Elijah Kipkemoi Too & 2 others [2015] KEHC 1548 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed as it has abated by operation of the law due to the plaintiff's death and the lack of steps to substitute her.
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Phinehas Nyagah v Isaac Ongiri & Another [2015] KEHC 734 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed and the defendants are directed to pay costs of the suit and the motion.
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Agnes Muthoni Nyanjui & 2 others v Annah Nyambura Kioi & 3 others [2015] KEHC 1595 (KLR)
✦ The 2014 petition is an abuse of court process and is dismissed.
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J S M v D I S [2015] KEHC 1413 (KLR)
✦ The marriage has irretrievably broken down and the petitioner has deserted the respondent.
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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 Samuel Kipkoech Rono [2015] KEHC 1549 (KLR)
✦ The accused is placed on his defence under Section 306(2) of Criminal Procedure Code.
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Rose Kanaiza Kidusu & another v Nancy Nyambura Gitau [2015] KEHC 832 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed. The order dismissing the claim under the Fatal Accidents Act is set aside. The case is remitted back to the chief magistrate's court for a fresh assessment of damages.
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Justus Kipchumba v Republic [2015] KEHC 1024 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, conviction and sentence upheld
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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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A N M v P M N [2015] KEHC 7931 (KLR)
✦ The Court confirms interim orders and issues new injunctions.
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Republic v Charles Kalunge [2015] KEHC 1127 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder.
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Francis Gichobi & another v Baragwi Farmers’ Co-operative Society Limited [2015] KEHC 1550 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the Tribunal's decision is set aside.