Kenyan case law
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In re Estate of Amala Aringo & Siprianus Ochieng [Deceased] [2019] KEHC 150 (KLR)
✦ The application for revocation of the grant is allowed, and a fresh grant shall issue in the name of Lusi Amala and Grace Anyango Mena, identifying all other deserving beneficiaries.
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E.P. Communications Limited v East Africa Courier Services Limited [2019] KEHC 1298 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the appellant supplied goods on credit to the respondent and that the respondent failed to pay for the goods.
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In re Estate of John Bede Achieng Osedo (Deceased) [2019] KEHC 123 (KLR)
✦ The application for revocation of the grant is dismissed with each party bearing their own costs and being advised to exhaust the process in the magistrate's court prior to moving to this court.
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Ndung’u Gathinji v M Oriental Commercial Bank Ltd (formerly The Delphis Bank Ltd) [2019] KEHC 827 (KLR)
✦ The court denied the application for a stay of execution.
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Republic v Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development & 2 others Exparte Josphat K Yator; Jane Chepkosgei Chekiyeng & another (Interested Parties) [2019] KEHC 650 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the court has jurisdiction to hear the matter and granted the applicant's orders for certiorari.
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Daudi Barisa Lolo v Republic [2019] KEHC 943 (KLR)
✦ The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The Appellant is sentenced to 5 years imprisonment from the date of conviction.
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Kamau Kuria & Company Advocates v Lucy Nyambura Kinyanjui & 2 others [2019] KEHC 12043 (KLR)
✦ The applicant's costs must be borne by the 3rd respondent, not the estate or the 1st and 2nd respondents.
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Christine Daniel v Kevin Mova Munywoki [2019] KEHC 1257 (KLR)
✦ There be stay of execution of Judgment of the Lower Court and consequential orders thereof on condition that the Applicant pays the Respondent Kshs. 400,000/=. The balance of the decretal sum shall be deposited in Court within 21 days from today. In default, the application shall stand dismissed.
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In re Estate of Eunice Wambui Kibunja (Deceased) [2019] KEHC 1117 (KLR)
✦ The grant of letters of administration is confirmed
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Benjamin Wambua Ndolo v Executive Super Rides Limited & another [2019] KEHC 1391 (KLR)
✦ The appellant is not entitled to a stay of execution or a mandatory injunction as he was in breach of the agreement.
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Republic v Kenya Bureau of Standards & 3 others Ex parte Unifresh Exotics (K) Limited [2019] KEHC 1798 (KLR)
✦ An order of mandamus is issued compelling the Kenya Bureau of Standards to re-sample and re-test the imported fertilizer within 60 days of the judgment.
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Ernest Ndwiga Hosea v Nawiri Sacco Society Ltd [2019] KEHC 1192 (KLR)
✦ The appellant did not prove his case on a balance of probability that the loan he took was a coffee loan, and the Tribunal was right in dismissing his claim.
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Galma Duba Gufu v Attorney General & another [2019] KEHC 291 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the petitioner is a Kenyan citizen by birth and that the confiscation of his national identity card is unconstitutional.
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Kenya Nut Company Limited v Sarah Nanjala Wambogo [2019] KEHC 1282 (KLR)
✦ The court affirmed the trial court's finding that the respondent was an employee of the appellant and that she was injured in the course of employment. However, the court found that the trial court erred in its assessment of damages.
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Christine Daniel v Sammy Kamene [2019] KEHC 1261 (KLR)
✦ The Applicant must pay the Respondent a sum of Kshs. 300,000/= and the balance of the decretal sum shall be deposited in Court within 21 days. In default, orders of stay granted shall lapse.
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Republic v Alex Cheren Laikong & 7 others [2019] KEHC 1810 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and convicts the accused of Murder.
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Republic v Kennedy Wesonga Okumbe [2019] KEHC 1886 (KLR)
✦ The court acquitted the accused as no prima facie case was established against him
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Republic v Joyce Kaburo Muthuri & another [2019] KEHC 1752 (KLR)
✦ The accused persons are hereby placed on their defence.
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In re Estate of Aloysius Gontaga Otundo Theodore (Deceased) [2019] KEHC 1720 (KLR)
✦ The estate should devolve to 24 units, and the assets will be distributed as follows: Central Kitutu/Mwamanwa/150 to 1st and 4th objectors, Central Kitutu/Mwamosioma/316 to 2nd and 3rd objectors, Nyansiongo Settlement Scheme/415 to Rosemary Kerubo's children, Nyansiongo Settlement Scheme/418 to 2nd objector, Nyansiongo Settlement Scheme/421 to 3rd objector, Nyansiongo Settlement Scheme/424, 427, 431 to 4th objectors, and money held by public trustee to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th objectors.
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Republic v Samuel Monanka Mabere [2019] KEHC 533 (KLR)
✦ The prosecution failed to prove their case to the required standard, beyond reasonable doubt, and the accused is acquitted.
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Nancy Muthoni Nyaruai v John Nderitu Ndungu [2019] KEHC 1494 (KLR)
✦ The court grants leave to the applicant to file an appeal out of time and grants an order of stay of execution pending the hearing of the appeal.
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In re Estate of Joseph Gichuki Riunge (Deceased) [2019] KEHC 12127 (KLR)
✦ The respondents are given 60 days to distribute the estate to the beneficiaries in accordance with the certificate of confirmation, failing which the Deputy Registrar will distribute the estate on their behalf.
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Republic v Public Procurement Administrative Review Board; Arid Contractors & General Supplies (Interested Party) Ex parte Meru University of Science & Technology [2019] KEHC 1935 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the Review Board was properly constituted and that the proceedings were not tainted with illegality.
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Robert Njoka Muthara v Commissioner of Value Added Tax & another [2019] KEHC 1668 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the plaintiff's claims as there was no evidence of malice on the part of the police/prosecutor, and the prosecution was not actuated by malice.
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Ameli Inyangu & Partners Advocates v Millenium Management Limited [2019] KEHC 2036 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the application lacks merit as there are no substantial grounds for a stay of execution.