Kenyan case law
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Joseph Okumu Omondi v Republic [2015] KEHC 1703 (KLR)
✦ The court finds insufficient evidence to sustain the conviction and sets the appellant free.
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Catherine Wairimu Kahora v Andrew Kariuki Mirugi & 2 others [2015] KEHC 7940 (KLR)
✦ The applicant has no claim to the estate of the deceased. She was not the deceased's beneficiary and was not entitled to be included in the proceedings that led to the grant of letters of administration and its confirmation.
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Isaya Oyoo, the DCIO, Nyeri Police Station v Joseph Wachira Gitai (Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2015) [2015] KEHC 1808 (KLR) (30 October 2015) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the application as the necessary documents were not provided.
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In re of baby E N [2015] KEHC 1733 (KLR)
✦ The court finds merit in the application and allows the assessment by the Director of Children Services to be dispensed with.
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Polythene Industries Limited v Buzeki Dairy Limited [2015] KEHC 8017 (KLR)
✦ The court will not strike out the Defendant's Statement of Defence as it raises triable issues.
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In re Matter of Adoption of Baby M P [2015] KEHC 1667 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the adoption application and orders the child to be adopted by the Applicant.
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Brigitte Anna Hillen-Ogutu v Aggrey Christopher Ackello-Ogutu [2015] KEHC 1632 (KLR)
✦ The respondent knowingly and willfully disobeyed the court order and is cited for contempt of court.
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Republic v Mdoe Dewa Kombe [2015] KEHC 1575 (KLR)
✦ The Accused is found guilty of manslaughter and is convicted accordingly.
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Irene Wairimu Muthee v Gitonga Mugambi Muketha & another [2015] KEHC 1793 (KLR)
✦ The defendants were not liable for the plaintiff's injuries as they were not proved to the required standard
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Salim Juma Ndoro & 24 Others v Mehta Son (Africa) Ltd & 2 0thers [2015] KEHC 1529 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to Mr Joseph Mwaniki Advocate.
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Peter Kolee Amodhe v Rashid Metayan Meshami [2015] KEHC 1841 (KLR)
✦ Appellant's appeal has high chances of success
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D M M v A. N. Nyoike, Ag Senior Resident Magistrate, Children Court Nairobi & 2 others [2015] KEHC 7879 (KLR)
✦ The petition is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction and abuse of process. The order for DNA testing is set aside.
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Julius Musili Kyunga v Kenya Commercial Bank & 2 others [2015] KEHC 1582 (KLR)
✦ The Application is granted in part and denied in part.
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In re Estate of Mbiyu Koinange (Deceased) [2015] KEHC 1674 (KLR)
✦ Leave to appeal is granted, and a thirty-day stay of the judgment is ordered to allow the applicant to file an appeal at the Court of Appeal.
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Republic v Hesborn Omanga [2015] KEHC 1305 (KLR)
✦ Application for bail pending trial is denied, but the accused is free to renew his application at a later date when circumstances may have improved.
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In re Estate of Samuel Wambugu Ngunyi (Deceased) [2015] KEHC 1620 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the administrators to render accounts and transfer the assets to the beneficiaries, but only after the accounts are given to the satisfaction of the court.
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Joseph Barasa v Republic [2015] KEHC 1513 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
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Davi Ndolo Ngiali & 2 others v Director, Directorate of Criminal Investigations & 4 others [2015] KEHC 1814 (KLR)
✦ The court grants a stay order to continue the stay order granted on the 3rd day of September 2014.
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Jonathan Kitheka Muvinga & another v Yawezekana Sacco Limited & 3 others [2015] KEHC 579 (KLR)
✦ The court issues an injunction restraining the defendants from selling, disposing, advertising for sale, transferring or interfering with the plaintiffs' properties until a proper and valid statutory notice is issued or until the hearing and determination of the suit.
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Daniel Namayi Ambunya v Juma Iddi Hamisi [2015] KEHC 278 (KLR)
✦ The ex parte judgment entered against the 3rd Defendant/Applicant in default of appearance and defence and all consequential proceedings are set aside unconditionally.
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Raphael Mbashu Wakesho v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited [2015] KEHC 8325 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed but costs are ordered to be in the cause.
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Muriuki Kaumbuthu v Nyaga Mbogo [2015] KEHC 1757 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs
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Rose Njeri Munoru, Hannah Wanja Ndung’u, Rahab Njeri Kamau, Mary Wairimu Njogo, Loise Wambui Chege ,Pauline Wambui Harison, Consolata Nyambura Karanja , Esther Nyambura Njoroge , Alice Warigia Ngure, Teresiah Njango Gathungu, Dorcas Njeri Mwaura , Mary Wairimu Kinyanjui & Zipora Wanjiku Kamau v Hannah Mwihaki Muturi, Mary Wanjiku Kiuna ,Margaret Waithera Ng’anga , Margaret Mumbi Miako & Rebecca Gakenia Muigai (Civil Case 145 of 2014) [2015] KEHC 208 (KLR) (Civ) (30 October 2015) (Ruling)
✦ The plaintiffs' application is res judicata and is dismissed. The suit is struck out and the defendants' objections are upheld.
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John Kamau Githinji v Republic [2015] KEHC 7847 (KLR)
✦ The criminal file is remitted back to the Makadara Chief Magistrate's Court for the trial court to render its decision on the application to reopen the prosecution's case.
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Charles Gichango Wanjohi v Republic [2015] KEHC 1799 (KLR)
✦ The conviction on both counts is quashed and the sentences set aside.