Kenyan case law
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Republic v Clifford Otieno Oduny [2016] KEHC 2195 (KLR)
✦ The court found a prima facie case for the charge of murder against the accused.
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Nelson Mbungu v Caroline Muthoni Rubiu [2016] KEHC 1966 (KLR)
✦ The estate is to be divided equally between the three beneficiaries: Nelson Mbungu, Caroline Muthoni Rubio, and Lucyline Ciatharaka. Nelson Mbungu is to inherit 1.90 acres, Caroline Muthoni Rubio and Lucyline Ciatharaka are to inherit 1 acre each.
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APA Insurance Limited v Vevet EPZ Limited & 2 others [2016] KEHC 8200 (KLR)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed with costs.
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Edwin Pkwemoi v Republic [2016] KEHC 2171 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appellant was given a fitting sentence of life imprisonment.
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Daima Bank Limited v Amboseli Estates Limited & 4 others [2016] KEHC 8627 (KLR)
✦ The suit is reinstated and the defendants are ordered to pay the plaintiff's costs.
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Republic v Michael Ouma & another [2016] KEHC 2131 (KLR)
✦ The accused are found guilty of murder.
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In re Baby P [2016] KEHC 1754 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the adoption of Baby P by the Applicant L W K, and orders the issuance of a Kenyan passport and appointment of a legal guardian.
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Republic v Titus Kithangarari Chabari & 3 Others [2016] KEHC 2112 (KLR)
✦ The court transfers the case to the Senior Resident Magistrate's Court in Embu.
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Republic v Titus Ngamau Musila Katitu [2016] KEHC 8296 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the rights of the victim do not limit the DPP's control of prosecution and that the court cannot direct the OPDD to provide video link through which the victim's family can testify.
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Rajan Shah T/A Rajan S. Shah & Partners v Bipin P. Shah [2016] KEHC 1880 (KLR)
✦ The court upheld the lower court's judgment in favor of the respondent.
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Simiyu v Fidelity Commercial Bank Ltd (Miscellaneous Civil Suit 658 of 2012) [2016] KEHC 983 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (3 November 2016) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the plaintiff's application for injunction and granted leave to amend the plaint.
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Muema Kitulu & Co. Advocates v Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation [2016] KEHC 8684 (KLR)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is overruled, and the client will pay the costs of the Preliminary Objection.
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Republic v Joshua Koikai Sitaya [2016] KEHC 2098 (KLR)
✦ The court is satisfied that there exist sufficient evidence adduced against the accused to establish a prima facie case.
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Jotham Simiyu Mafunga v Republic [2016] KEHC 2149 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the appeal, finding that the eviction was not time barred and that the appellant's conviction is not based on a defective charge.
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Mohammed Baraka & 4 others v John Ngaira Sabwa & 3 others [2016] KEHC 8697 (KLR)
✦ The court orders the 3rd Defendant to stop sub-dividing and selling the suit property until the main suit is heard and determined.
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Muyendet Lekumo Siara v Republic [2016] KEHC 8278 (KLR)
✦ The charge sheet was not defective, the Appellant's constitutional right to a fair trial was not violated, the Appellant was properly identified, the prosecution did not fail to call crucial witnesses, and the offence was proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Muema Kitulu & Co. Advocates v Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation [2016] KEHC 8675 (KLR)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is sustained, and the Advocate/Client Bill of Costs is struck out.
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Mohan Galot & 5 others v Kenya National Capital Corporation Limited [2016] KEHC 8632 (KLR)
✦ The High Court is bound by the decision of the Court of Appeal and cannot re-open the matter. The Law Firm of HAVI & COMPANY ADVOCATES are granted leave to come on record as the advocates for the 1st, 5th and 6th plaintiffs.
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In re Estate of Justin Mutuma Mbwiria (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 2037 (KLR)
✦ The application for transfer of the Succession Cause from Chuka Senior Resident Magistrate's Court to the Nkubu Senior Resident Magistrate's Court is allowed.
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Republic v Priscillah Jepleting & 2 others [2016] KEHC 1674 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case against each accused person for the offence of murder.
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Republic v Registrar of Societies & 4 others [2016] KEHC 362 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the application for representation and vacates the contempt proceedings order
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In re H N N (A Person of Unsound Mind) [2016] KEHC 8225 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, with the Applicant appointed as custodian, guardian, and manager of H N N's affairs.
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Republic v B O M & 3 others [2016] KEHC 25 (KLR)
✦ The death sentence is unconstitutional and infeasible for a minor convicted of murder. The 1st Accused is sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, and the 3rd Accused is sentenced to death.
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Julius Nyarotho v Attorney General & 3 others [2016] KEHC 1963 (KLR)
✦ The applicant was successful in his cause and costs of the suit are awarded to the applicant.
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Josphat Mbaabu Anampiu & 3 others v Ndegwa Kamuuruin The Land Adjudication Officer Tigania East (Akaiga Adjudication Section) & another [2016] KEHC 755 (KLR)
✦ The applicant is granted leave to apply for judicial review seeking orders of prohibition and mandamus to compel the respondent to return the suit land to its original location and reverse any registration.