Kenyan case law
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Asl Credit Limited v Highgrove Holdings Limited & 2 others [2020] KEHC 10285 (KLR)
✦ The court strikes out the defendants' Statement of Defence and enters judgment for the plaintiff.
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Invesco Assurance Co Ltd v Kinyanjui Njuguna & Co Adv & another [2020] KEHC 2011 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the proclamation, attachment, and sale of the applicant's tools of trade to be set aside and permanently restrained.
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Monyoro Mong'are Shem & Nicholas Mong'are v Rose Kebaki (Civil Appeal 3 of 2020) [2020] KEHC 1610 (KLR) (5 November 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the application and ordered that the appeal proceedings be stayed until the appellants comply with the Chief Magistrate's court stay condition.
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Dennis Michuki Willie v Barclays Bank Kenya Limited [2020] KEHC 10275 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's suit is dismissed, and the parties are ordered to reconcile and ensure the calculation does not go against the in duplum rule.
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Richard Kibet Kebenei & 2 others v Veronica Muhonja Mugailwa [2020] KEHC 1116 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent, with the exception of the award for loss of earning capacity which is set aside.
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Attorney General & 4 others v Abraham Kithinji Ireri [2020] KEHC 1708 (KLR)
✦ The interlocutory judgment is set aside, and the case is transferred back to the subordinate court for hearing and determination.
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John Maringa v Harambee Sacco Society Ltd (Civil Appeal 25 of 2020) [2020] KEHC 1120 (KLR) (5 November 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal's decision on eligibility was incorrect and the appeal is upheld
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Joshua Ogamba Momanyi v Menengai Oil Refineries Limited [2020] KEHC 1815 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is hereby dismissed.
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Jane Khatera v Xplico Insurance Co. Limited [2020] KEHC 1207 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant's appeal is upheld, and the trial court's judgment is set aside.
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Kennedy Odhiambo Omeda v Republic [2020] KEHC 372 (KLR)
✦ The court cannot again entertain an application for revision in the same matter and orders the file closed.
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In re Estate of Stanley Omambia Ogero (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 1492 (KLR)
✦ The application for contempt is dismissed but the administrator is ordered to complete the administration within 90 days and produce a full and accurate account.
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Mathew Kipruto v Republic [2020] KEHC 1857 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
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Nicholas Mwaka v Caroline Nthenya; James Kimani Ndirangu t/a Cash Gate Auctioneers (Intended Interested Party) [2020] KEHC 1998 (KLR)
✦ The application lacks merit and is dismissed with costs to the appellant
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Mulovi Mwangangi v Kalovwe Munyalo [2020] KEHC 2015 (KLR)
✦ The agreement is void due to coercion and prejudice to the Appellant's free will. The trial court's decision is reversed, and the Respondent's suit is dismissed with costs to the Appellant.
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Kenya Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd v Annabel Muthoki Muteti [2020] KEHC 10255 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The learned trial magistrate’s decision is upheld.
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Andrew Mulika Kithusi v Beatrice Nthambi Muya & 3 others [2020] KEHC 1995 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed with costs to the defendants.
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Republic v Robert Kipyegon Rono [2020] KEHC 1261 (KLR)
✦ The court denied the accused's bail application and ordered him to remain in custody pending trial.
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King Investment Management Co. Ltd v Rivatex East Africa Limited [2020] KEHC 10280 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs, as the contract was cancelled by the defendant and the plaintiff failed to deliver the fabrics within the stipulated time.
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In re Estate of Arthur Jeremiah Tsumah (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 1912 (KLR)
✦ The Court confirms the grant of Letters of Administration intestate and distributes the deceased's assets, including livestock, among the beneficiaries as proposed in the consent on the mode of distribution.
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Republic v David Mwangi Githambu (Criminal Case 113 of 2015) [2020] KEHC 2005 (KLR) (Crim) (4 November 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and dismissed the charges.
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Republic v Clerk of the National Assembly & another Exparte Bernard Njiinu Njiraini; Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industrialization,Trade & Enterprise Development & 4 others (Interested Parties); Naivana Agencies Limited (Proposed Interested Party) [2020] KEHC 1241 (KLR)
✦ The Proposed Interested Party is joined as a 6th Interested Party and ordered to be served with the substantive notice of motion and the Chamber Summons.
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Laikipla Comfort Hotel Ltd v Commisioner of Domestic Taxes [2020] KEHC 1195 (KLR)
✦ The suit is transferred to the Commercial Division of the High Court for further hearing and determination.
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Peter Ong’ondi v Caleb Nyabuto Nyamongo [2020] KEHC 1622 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff is entitled to a portion measuring 37.5 feet by 100 feet by way of adverse possession and the same shall be excised from the Defendant's title and registered in the Plaintiff's name.
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Daniel Njiru Ngai v National Council for Persons With Disabilities & another [2020] KEHC 1189 (KLR)
✦ The court grants leave to file a supplementary affidavit and sets a date for the hearing.
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Nyamai Petronilla & another v Monicah Musyoki [2020] KEHC 1979 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is upheld, and the trial court's award of general damages is set aside. The award is substituted with Kshs 200,000.