Kenyan case law
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Republic v Leah Wairimu Wanjie [2017] KEHC 163 (KLR)
✦ The accused is directed to give her defense to the charge.
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Milicent Wangeci Kariko & another v Tabitha Wanjiku Mwaura [2017] KEHC 957 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed. The widow and son are granted the suit property L.R. Thuita/373 transferred to them absolutely for development, settlement or sale. The rest of their beneficial interest shall await the administrator's expiry of life interest over the estate of the deceased.
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John Ngugi Gitau v Attorney General [2017] KEHC 1290 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff was shot by a police officer, but the defendant is not liable for the injuries sustained. The court awards the plaintiff general damages for pain and suffering and special damages for the cost of medical reports and aide to assist the plaintiff in his day-to-day activities.
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Christopher Mwaniki v Jyotee Trivedy & another [2017] KEHC 1567 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the suit for want of prosecution, awarding costs to the defendants.
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Peter Chege Mwangi v Kamweli Mwangangi t/a Kamweli General Stores [2017] KEHC 1380 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the respondent.
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Njuguna Njoroge v Peter Kihiu Mucheru & 2 others [2017] KEHC 1664 (KLR)
✦ The application for stay of execution pending appeal is granted.
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Rakesh Anand v Robert Nzuma John & another [2017] KEHC 1401 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety with costs to the respondent.
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Astra Insurance Brokers Limited v Insurance Company of East Africa Ltd [2017] KEHC 1317 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Republic v Veronicah Mwihaki [2017] KEHC 132 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the evidence insufficient to prove the accused's guilt and acquits her.
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Samuel Kihara Ndegwa v Republic [2017] KEHC 1497 (KLR)
✦ The appeal on sentence has merits, and the sentence of imprisonment is set aside. The appellant is ordered to be placed on probation for one year.
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Munene & Company Advocates v Mega Housing Co-operative Society Ltd [2017] KEHC 1294 (KLR)
✦ The motion is allowed as prayed, and the respondent is liable to pay the sum of Kshs.271,717/32 as taxed costs.
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Gibb Africa Limited v Kenya Revenue Authority [2017] KEHC 2364 (KLR)
✦ The court has jurisdiction to hear the matter and the agency notices do not violate the Petitioners' right to a Fair Administrative Action.
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DWA Estate Limited v Charles Oyuer [2017] KEHC 1663 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the respondent was on duty and injured while performing his duties, and that the lower court's judgment was correct.
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In re I M (Child) [2017] KEHC 9701 (KLR)
✦ The court finds it in the best interests of the child to be adopted by the applicant and allows the adoption.
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John Mwirigi M’marete v Esther Tirindi Kubai & another [2017] KEHC 1903 (KLR)
✦ The court confirmed the distribution of the estate as proposed by Grace Mataria M’Ithili, sharing equally the parcels L.R. Kiira/Naari/311 and Ntima/Ntakira/3821.
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Abdirahman Adan Abdikadir & another v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2488 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered that IEBC produce the original Forms 38A, B and C two days before the hearing date and that KIEMS kit SD Cards be made available to the Registrar within 24 hours upon court order.
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Abinel Ariga Ogamba v People Ltd & another [2017] KEHC 9619 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs.
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Charles Kuria v Republic [2017] KEHC 1426 (KLR)
✦ The application for bail pending appeal is dismissed as it lacks merits.
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Michael Kihara Kariuki v Republic [2017] KEHC 455 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The charge sheet is not defective. There were no material inconsistencies in the evidence. The prosecution proved its case. The trial court did not fail to consider the appellants' defence. The sentence is not harsh and excessive.
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John Munuve Mati v Returning Officer Mwingi North Constituency,Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & Paul Musyimi Nzengu (Election Petition 3 of 2017) [2017] KEHC 1707 (KLR) (9 November 2017) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the prayer for preservation of election materials with additional seals and ordered a recount, scrutiny, and audit of all ballot papers and votes.
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Republic v Erick Okong’o Bichanga [2017] KEHC 2118 (KLR)
✦ The accused is sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for manslaughter.
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Akram Construction Ltd v County Government of Garissa & another [2017] KEHC 2121 (KLR)
✦ Judgment is entered against the defendants for the sum of Kshs.29,153,885.55 with costs
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Charity Muthoni Gitabi v Joseph Gichangi Gitabi (Substituted By) Michael Wachira Gitabi [2017] KEHC 1502 (KLR)
✦ The court does not have a basis to recuse itself due to the matter's long duration and previous hearing. The appellant must file a formal application stating the grounds for recusal.
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Director of Public Prosecutions v George Otieno [2017] KEHC 229 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the application as the magistrate did not make any order allowing or refusing the withdrawal of the case, and the directions given were not irregular.
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Pukin Lelampa v Republic [2017] KEHC 1120 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the death sentence is set aside. The appellants are convicted of simple robbery and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment.