Kenyan case law

• Republic v Benard Kiburi Njenjere [2017] KEHC 1947 (KLR)

  ✦ The court granted the application for bond, but with a condition that the mourning period should end before the court considers granting bond.

  [2017] KEHC 1947 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• In re A L J (Child) [2017] KEHC 9706 (KLR)

  ✦ The applicants are allowed to adopt Child A.L.J., and the child is presumed to be Kenyan by birth.

  [2017] KEHC 9706 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Republic v Edward Guantai [2017] KEHC 2113 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for bond is hereby denied.

  [2017] KEHC 2113 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Rashid Adan v Republic [2017] KEHC 2035 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is allowed, and the appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.

  [2017] KEHC 2035 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• 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.

  [2017] KEHC 2488 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Paul Isaac Okengo v Republic [2017] KEHC 1911 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is allowed, the conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.

  [2017] KEHC 1911 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Republic v Erick Okong’o Bichanga [2017] KEHC 2118 (KLR)

  ✦ The accused is sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for manslaughter.

  [2017] KEHC 2118 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• 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.

  [2017] KEHC 1903 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Mugambi Imanyara v I.E.B.C & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2237 (KLR)

  ✦ Petitioner's application for access to forms 38As, 38Bs, and 38C is allowed

  [2017] KEHC 2237 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• 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.

  [2017] KEHC 1663 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• 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.

  [2017] KEHC 1120 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Republic v Richard Karuma Baikende [2017] KEHC 1910 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for bond is denied due to exceptional circumstances.

  [2017] KEHC 1910 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Samuel Ndura Kanyara v Mary Njambi Kariuki [2017] KEHC 1898 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for review is dismissed with costs.

  [2017] KEHC 1898 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Republic v Edwin Zedekiah Wambusi [2017] KEHC 901 (KLR)

  ✦ The court finds that the evidence does not establish a prima facie case against the accused and orders his immediate release.

  [2017] KEHC 901 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Kebeso David v Kenyatta University & 3 others [2017] KEHC 2103 (KLR)

  ✦ Leave to institute judicial review proceedings is granted

  [2017] KEHC 2103 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Abinel Ariga Ogamba v People Ltd & another [2017] KEHC 9619 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is dismissed with costs.

  [2017] KEHC 9619 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Charles Kuria v Republic [2017] KEHC 1426 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for bail pending appeal is dismissed as it lacks merits.

  [2017] KEHC 1426 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Cecelia Kiajia Mbae & another v Evangeline Tirindi Josphat & another [2017] KEHC 2117 (KLR)

  ✦ The preliminary objection is upheld, and the application for revocation of the grant is dismissed with no order as to costs.

  [2017] KEHC 2117 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Stephen Maina Githiga v Kiru Tea Factory Co. Ltd &another; [2017] KEHC 1431 (KLR)

  ✦ The plaintiff's application for leave to continue the suit as a derivative action is allowed with no order as to costs.

  [2017] KEHC 1431 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Charles Kimutai Ronoh v Jane Atieno (Suing as the legal representative of Eric Joel Omolo Asira) [2017] KEHC 9624 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is partly successful. The judgment and decree of the lower court are set aside. The net award is Kshs 1,586,095.

  [2017] KEHC 9624 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Republic v Edward Nyarunda Ratemo [2017] KEHC 2019 (KLR)

  ✦ The death penalty is not imposed, and the accused is sentenced to 25 years imprisonment.

  [2017] KEHC 2019 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 9 November 2017

• Caleb Wanjohi Mwangi t/a Anica Wood Agencies v Kenya Farmers Association Limited (KFA) & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2292 (KLR)

  ✦ The court held that the Chief Magistrate's Court's order is enforceable and that the lease of the premises by KFA to Elizabeth Kanyungu is in breach of the order.

  [2017] KEHC 2292 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 8 November 2017

• Elias Munene Muchira v Republic [2017] KEHC 2343 (KLR)

  ✦ The appellant's appeal is dismissed. The trial court's sentence is confirmed.

  [2017] KEHC 2343 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 8 November 2017

• Katiba Institute v Presidents Delivery Unit & 3 others (Constitutional Petition 468 of 2017) [2017] KEHC 2183 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (8 November 2017) (Judgment)

  ✦ The respondents violated the petitioner’s right of access to information

  [2017] KEHC 2183 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 8 November 2017

• Pekatewa Investments Company Limited v NIC Bank Limited [2017] KEHC 9611 (KLR)

  ✦ The judgment should be set aside and the amended defence admitted as the Defendant filed the amended defence out of time.

  [2017] KEHC 9611 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 8 November 2017