Kenyan case law
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Republic v Etago Division Land Disputes Tribunal & 2 others Ex-Parte Julius Nyamari - Chairman Ruora D.E.B Primary School [2014] KEHC 1959 (KLR)
✦ The 1st respondent had no jurisdiction to determine disputes over ownership and title to land, especially when the land was registered in the name of a deceased person. The 1st respondent's decision was a nullity, and the 3rd respondent could not adopt it as a judgment of the court.
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Mwaura Kamau Harun v Martha Wangare Mwaura [2014] KEHC 1485 (KLR)
✦ The Petitioner is not the wife of the deceased under Kikuyu Customary Law and has not provided evidence to prove this.
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In Re George Waweru Wanjohi [2014] KEHC 727 (KLR)
✦ The application is granted, and the ex-parte judgment is reviewed.
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Simon Gashwe Mukuha v Newton Kagira Mukuha (Succession Cause 92 of 2011) [2014] KEHC 1110 (KLR) (31 October 2014) (Ruling)
✦ The Petitioner is the registered owner of NAIVAS LTD shares and is fit to administer the estate.
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In Re Adoption of Baby J P D [2014] KEHC 1481 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the applicants' application for adoption and orders that Baby J P D be adopted by S O O and M K. The child shall be known as J O O and shall be presumed to be a Kenyan citizen by birth. L N K will be the legal guardian of the child in case of any eventuality.
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Joseph Omwombo Owiti v Magadi Soda Company Limited & 2 others [2014] KEHC 8348 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff's journey to Nairobi was partly in the course of his employment and partly in the course of his personal interest in the football club. Both Third Parties should equally indemnify the Defendant under their respective contracts of insurance.
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John Kaguu Githae v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited & 2 others [2014] KEHC 1102 (KLR)
✦ The sale of the charged property was valid, and the Plaintiff failed to prove that the sale was illegal or invalid.
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Republic v Chief Magistrate's Court at Nakuru Ex-parte Wilson Kabira Ndungu [2014] KEHC 1199 (KLR)
✦ The court quashed the decision of the Chief Magistrate's Court, finding it was made in excess of jurisdiction and without due process.
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Agnes Syombua Masila & another v Ignatus Chege Mwangi [2014] KEHC 1950 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the suit property was not fraudulently excised from Plot No. 232 and dismissed the plaintiffs' suit.
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Cornerstone Security Services (K) Limited v National Cereals & Produce Board [2014] KEHC 723 (KLR)
✦ The Defendant is found in contempt of court and committed to prison for a period of time as the court may deem fit.
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D.D.K v M.M.J [2014] KEHC 2082 (KLR)
✦ Allowing the petition for divorce, decree nisi to issue to be made absolute within three (3) months of today’s date
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BM Logistics Ltd v Kenya National Bureau of Statistics & another [2014] KEHC 730 (KLR)
✦ The application is granted
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Peter Mburu Burugu v Margaret Njeri Mburu [2014] KEHC 8380 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff's actions do not constitute a breach of the court order.
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Dominic Maangu Nyabwengi v Judy Mokeira Nyaanga [2014] KEHC 1951 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the defendant had a right of occupation on the suit property under section 30(g) of the Registered Land Act, Cap 300 Laws of Kenya (now repealed). The plaintiff failed to prove that the defendant was a trespasser.
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Nelson Omolo Achola v George Omondi Ajwala [2014] KEHC 1968 (KLR)
✦ The defendant is liable for contempt of court for disobeying the injunction order.
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Republic v South Kisii Distict Land Disputes Tribunal & 2 others Ex parte Pauline Bochaberi Omwange [2014] KEHC 1966 (KLR)
✦ The 1st respondent exceeded its jurisdiction by entertaining the 2nd respondent's claim and making a determination. The 3rd respondent also acted in excess of its jurisdiction by adopting a null and void decision as a judgment of the court.
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Auriel Marie Joy Kimemiah v Sammy Gitau Gedion & another [2014] KEHC 1223 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the Respondents made material falsehoods in their Petition and Affidavits, including false information about the deceased's full name, date and place of death, and the number of children he had.
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Isabela Atsieno Omondi & another v Peter Macharia Karanja & another [2014] KEHC 2121 (KLR)
✦ the court dismissed the respondents' application for security for costs and stay of appeal
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Julius Mutie Mutua & 3 others v East Africa Portland Cement Co.Ltd [2014] KEHC 1919 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Defendant.
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Oramat Ole Sentu v Emmanuel Lekishon Kayo [2014] KEHC 1986 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction is allowed.
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Johnie Michael Sullivan v George Adolph Sullivan & 4 others [2014] KEHC 1499 (KLR)
✦ The grant of letters of administration was not obtained in accordance with legal requirements.
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Rinya Hospital Limited v Awendo Town Council & 21 others [2014] KEHC 1961 (KLR)
✦ The deputy registrar erred in principle when assessing costs for defendants who had not been awarded costs by the judge.
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Sacapheso International Limited v Eversweet Bakery Limited [2014] KEHC 181 (KLR)
✦ The court declines to grant the plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction and instead orders that neither party shall sell, transfer, lease, charge or carry out any form of development on the suit property pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
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David Ogutu Onda v Walter Ndede Owino [2014] KEHC 1979 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim as he failed to prove his claim against the defendant to the required standard.
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Republic v Kenya Forestry Service & another [2014] KEHC 1306 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the application and directs the Respondent to release the motor vehicle to the Applicant, with the forest produce to be forfeited to the service.