Kenyan case law
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John Njeru Kathenya & Kathuru Kathenya v Republic [2015] KEHC 1724 (KLR)
✦ The conviction for handling stolen property is quashed, and the appellants are found guilty of burglary and stealing. They are sentenced to 5 years in prison on each charge, to run concurrently.
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Johnson Muriuki v Jervasio Nyaga Njagi & 2 others [2015] KEHC 1428 (KLR)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs.
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David Kiunga Kithinji v Luka Bundi Kiugu [2015] KEHC 1226 (KLR)
✦ The court denies injunctive orders against the defendant who is the registered owner of the land, but grants an order of inhibition to be registered against the suit land.
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Lucy Wambeti Bedan v James Njue Cindano [2015] KEHC 1390 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed as the beneficiary is the daughter of the deceased and there is urgent need to cater for her educational requirements.
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Republic v John Ndirangu Gatimu (Revision Case 32 of 2015) [2015] KEHC 218 (KLR) (3 November 2015) (Ruling)
✦ The court has no power to revise or alter the acquittal judgment
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P L v Republic [2015] KEHC 1274 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the evidence was overwhelming and the Appellant was not entitled to legal representation under Article 50 of the Constitution.
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Justus Mugaa M'mpwi v Francis Kamuta M'thiruaine [2015] KEHC 7915 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the defendant's grounds of opposition and issues directions for the parties to file written submissions and a mutually convenient date for directions.
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Muguga Investment Company Limited & 2 others v Nicholas Kabucho Murimi & 7 others [2015] KEHC 557 (KLR)
✦ The applications are dismissed with costs awarded to the Plaintiffs
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Nzioka & Co. Advocates v Harit Sheth Advocates [2015] KEHC 7977 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the Defendant to pay the sum of Kshs. 100,000,000 to the Plaintiff within 10 days of receiving cleared funds from the Government.
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Mwangi Wa Iria & 2 others v Speaker Murang’a County Assembly & 3 others [2015] KEHC 7843 (KLR)
✦ The petitioners are not entitled to the conservatory orders sought
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In the Matter of the Estate of Vincent Amunga Wabuyabo [2015] KEHC 1587 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the applicant's application unmeritorious and dismisses it in its entirety with no order as to costs.
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Republic v Director of Public Prosecutions & 4 others Ex parte - Senator Johnson Nduya Muthama [2015] KEHC 1561 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the applicant's motion seeking to stop his prosecution by the 2nd Respondent, finding that the appointment was not a breach of the applicant's right to a fair trial and that the 2nd Respondent was not impartial, lacked objectivity, or was driven by ulterior motives.
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Republic v Josam Mwangoko Msaghui [2015] KEHC 1487 (KLR)
✦ The Accused is found guilty of manslaughter.
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Republic v Tsuma Chigumba Gonda & another [2015] KEHC 1531 (KLR)
✦ The two accused are found not guilty on the two counts of murder and are acquitted.
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Alfred Mugo Mbicari v Njiru Mbicari [2015] KEHC 429 (KLR)
✦ The High Court finds that there is no proof that the magistrate's court lacks monetary jurisdiction and that the applicant has not made out a case for transfer of the succession cause to this court.
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Diocese of Meru Trustees Registered v County Council of Tharaka & another [2015] KEHC 1231 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, and the Tharaka Nithi County Government is substituted as the defendant.
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Music Copyright Society of Kenya v Chief Magistrate’s Court & Inspector General of Police [2015] KEHC 7883 (KLR)
✦ The 2nd Respondent (Inspector General of Police) is granted twenty-one (21) days to conclude its investigations and take appropriate action. During this period, the order issued by the magistrate's court freezing the Applicant's account shall remain in place.
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Republic v Alfred Oramisi Omuse [2015] KEHC 1148 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the accused not guilty of murder and sets him at liberty.
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David Munga Macharia v Christopher M Mwangi [2015] KEHC 1304 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs to the defendant
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Awadh Saleh Said Sherman v Omar Saleh Sherman & 3 others [2015] KEHC 7962 (KLR)
✦ The application for consolidation of the two succession causes is allowed.
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Maina Gitonga v Catherine Nyawira Maina & another [2015] KEHC 1656 (KLR)
✦ The rulings and orders of the Resident Magistrate are declared unconstitutional and quashed.
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Mohamed Siku v Republic [2015] KEHC 1433 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, the conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
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Cecilia Oduro, Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of the Late Melcillius Oduro v Princeton Laureate Academy Limited & 3 others [2015] KEHC 8004 (KLR)
✦ The 1st Defendant's name is restored to the Register of Companies, and the 2nd Interested Party is joined in the suit.
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Nicholas Randa Owano Ombija v Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board [2015] KEHC 1492 (KLR)
✦ The court strikes out the Petition for want of jurisdiction.
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Kimani Muhoro v John Waiganjo Mbuthia & another [2015] KEHC 1488 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent.