Kenyan case law
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Nation Media Group Ltd v Kenneth Simiyu Kangukha [2016] KEHC 8208 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed. The Respondent is directed to fix the appeal for hearing within 90 days from the date of this ruling. If not, the appeal will stand dismissed.
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Republic v Peninah Karuki & another [2016] KEHC 1364 (KLR)
✦ The application for bond is granted. The accused may be released on bond of KShs.200,000/= plus one surety of like sum or cash bail of KSh.50,000/=
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Pascal Nabwani v Republic [2016] KEHC 1825 (KLR)
✦ The appellant's conviction and sentence are upheld.
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Anthony Wekesa Simiyu v Republic [2016] KEHC 1972 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the prosecution evidence was cogent and the appellant was not accorded a fair hearing.
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Abdulaziz Otsieno Marko v Republic [2016] KEHC 1889 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, conviction and sentence are upheld.
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Begina Muhonja Ongadi v Isaack Omido Ngusale [2016] KEHC 1828 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed as the process to obtain the grant was defective and the grant was obtained fraudulently.
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Republic v Chairman Muthambi Divisional Land Disputes Tribunal & another Ex-Parte Rufus M'naivasha M'miriti [2016] KEHC 652 (KLR)
✦ The suit is not dismissed. The Respondent and Interested Party are given 60 days to file their responses and germane documents.
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Charles Mukuru Njeru v Lawrence Miriti M'rachi & another [2016] KEHC 554 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed with the effect that the applicant is granted leave to file an appeal from the judgment in Chuka SPMCC No. 36 of 2012 within 30 days.
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Abdikadir Sharif Abdinor v Republic [2016] KEHC 1526 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is reduced. The appellant will pay a fine of Kshs 3 million for the offence of possessing a Kenyan visa and serve 3 years imprisonment. For the offence of being in Kenya illegally, he will pay a fine of Kshs 300,000 and serve 2 years imprisonment. The sentences will run consecutively.
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Chepchirchir Bomet Fraser v National Bank of Kenya [2016] KEHC 1383 (KLR)
✦ The court declared that the defendant (bank) held no legal charge over the properties in question.
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Republic v HMM [2016] KEHC 1326 (KLR)
✦ The court finds and holds that the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt that the unlawful death of the deceased occurred and that the accused is the one who caused the death.
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Fatma Nabhany & another v Criminal Investigation Department,Inspector General of Police,Director of Public Prosecution,Chief Magistrate Court Mombasa & Attorney-General (Constitutional Petition 55 of 2016) [2016] KEHC 1560 (KLR) (9 November 2016) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants an order staying the warrant of arrest on condition that the Second Applicant attends the investigation officer within 24 hours of arrival in Kenya, and the First Applicant attends the investigating officer within the next 24 hours.
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Emmanuel Kipsang Langat v Republic [2016] KEHC 1824 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant was convicted of defilement and sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Lilian Wanjiku Macharia v Charity Mukami Njagi [2016] KEHC 8354 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
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Muchoki Muriuki & another v Republic [2016] KEHC 2193 (KLR)
✦ The chamber summons application for bail pending appeal is dismissed.
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Abdinasir Ahmed Mohamed v Attorney General & 2 others [2016] KEHC 1715 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as abandoned due to the applicant's failure to appear in court and lack of interest in pursuing the matter.
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Deeq Mohamed Aden v Republic [2016] KEHC 1710 (KLR)
✦ The appellant was properly convicted as a principal offender and the sentence is lawful.
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Philip Kinyamal Soit v Republic [2016] KEHC 1207 (KLR)
✦ The consecutive sentences of 5 years for each count of stock theft are set aside. The appellant is sentenced to 3 years for each count, which sentences shall run concurrently.
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Republic v Janet Mwari M’ngaruthi [2016] KEHC 1896 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the accused bail pending trial with personal bond of Kshs.500,000 with two sureties of similar amount.
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Republic v Rodgers Kutosi [2016] KEHC 8352 (KLR)
✦ The court is satisfied that the prosecution has made a prima facie case to enable the accused to be placed on his defense.
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Republic v County Government of Busia Exparte Jackson Alwena Luhangala & another [2016] KEHC 138 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the remedies sought are not the most effective way to redress the Ex parte Applicants' problems.
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Republic v Michael Kimutai Maiyo [2016] KEHC 1516 (KLR)
✦ The accused is entitled to be admitted to bail pending trial.
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Republic v Henry Kailutha Nkarichia & another [2016] KEHC 634 (KLR)
✦ The court denies the application for bond and the accused will remain in remand pending the trial.
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Abdirizack Mohamud Mohamed v Republic [2016] KEHC 8356 (KLR)
✦ The sentence is set aside and the applicant is ordered to serve a sufficient sentence and be escorted to the Immigration department for forwarding to the refugee camp.
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Republic v Joseph Wachira Njoki [2016] KEHC 1061 (KLR)
✦ The court places the accused on his defence and informs him of his rights under section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.