Kenyan case law

P A B aka P B v L M R [2013] KEHC 1475 (KLR)

✦ The Petitioner's case on cruelty and desertion is established on a balance of probabilities, and the marriage is dissolved.

Republic v Francis Kisienya Mumbi [2013] KEHC 1688 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed as the interests of justice will be better served by denying bail.

Republic v Godfrey Ngotho Mutiso [2013] KEHC 1598 (KLR)

✦ The death sentence remains the maximum for murder, but the court will consider a Social Enquiry Report to guide the sentence.

Paul Asin t/a Asin Supermarket v Peter Mukembi [2013] KEHC 1717 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the trial magistrate's ruling is set aside with costs to the Appellant.

Abdi Tadicha Galgalo v Republic [2013] KEHC 1366 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The sentence for indecent act with a child is set aside as it was an alternative count and the appellant was already convicted on the main count.

In Re Baby A V - Minor [2013] KEHC 1230 (KLR)

✦ The applicants are authorized to adopt Baby A V, and the child shall henceforth be known as V A B. The Registrar General is directed to enter this order in the Adoption Register.

Mango Villas Ltd. v Mumford Richard John [2013] KEHC 1757 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs.

Salim Mwenda Shaban v Republic [2013] KEHC 1213 (KLR)

✦ The appeal against the sentence is dismissed as the sentence imposed was deemed lenient.

Abdirizak Abdi v Republic [2013] KEHC 1361 (KLR)

✦ The appeal against sentence is dismissed as the sentence imposed was the minimum sentence provided for an offence of attempted defilement.

In Re Abandoned Unknown alias T (Minor) [2013] KEHC 1229 (KLR)

Petrol Oil (K) Ltd v Hosborne Arunga & 2 others [2013] KEHC 1747 (KLR)

✦ The application is granted

Patrick Muna Waweru v Republic [2013] KEHC 1440 (KLR)

✦ The appeal does not have overwhelming chances of success, and there are no exceptional circumstances warranting bail.

Collins Akala Lusayi v Republic [2013] KEHC 1779 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appellant is sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement of a child under the age of 18.

Moses Mutua Matingi v Republic [2013] KEHC 1377 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed and the appellant's bail application is denied.

Pius Arap Maina v Republic [2013] KEHC 1762 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is quashed due to the lack of evidence supporting the charge and the trial court's adverse comments on the appellant's unsworn statement.

Republic v Chengo Nickson Kalama [2013] KEHC 1484 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the accused guilty of murder and sentences him to fifteen (15) years imprisonment.

Dickson Isabwa Angaluki & 2 others v Ukwala Supermarkets Ltd & 2 others [2013] KEHC 6736 (KLR)

✦ The Court allowed the application and granted a stay of execution of the decree pending disposal of the appeal to the Court of Appeal.

Samuel Chelelgo v Republic [2013] KEHC 1766 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed due to the lack of proof of the offence beyond reasonable doubt.

D K T v Republic [2013] KEHC 1749 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The appellant is convicted for rape and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.

Elizabeth Chelagat Tanui & another v Arthur Mwangi Kanyua [2013] KEHC 6715 (KLR)

✦ The court entered judgment for the plaintiffs against the defendant, awarding 80% liability, general damages under the Law Reform Act, and special damages under the Fatal Accidents Act.

Samuel Gathungu Mugambi v Loise Njeri Kibicho [2013] KEHC 6725 (KLR)

✦ The Defendant was required to wait for the second medical report before filing the defence.

Onesmus Kibet Cheruiyot & 2 others v Republic [2013] KEHC 1365 (KLR)

✦ The conviction and sentence of the 2nd appellant are upheld. The conviction and sentence of the 1st and 3rd appellants are quashed.

Republic v Mohammed Mata Barisa [2013] KEHC 1516 (KLR)

✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and sentenced to ten (10) years imprisonment.

Philip Kiprop Komen v Republic [2013] KEHC 1778 (KLR)

✦ The sentence of seven years is set aside and reduced to the period already served.

James Omare Oino v Tokinori Kono & 3 others [2013] KEHC 6740 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents