Kenyan case law
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In re K Z (Baby) eKLR [2017] KEHC 2439 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as the pleadings are not in sync with the evidence presented, and the child named in the pleadings is not the same as the child reported to the police as abandoned.
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Benson Kagua Njoroge v Elijah Maina Njoroge & 16 others [2017] KEHC 1154 (KLR)
✦ The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, Benson Kagua Njoroge, and dismisses the defendants' counter-claim. The plaintiff is awarded a permanent injunction and general damages for trespass.
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Josphat Kibet Korir v Republic (Criminal Appeal 63 of 2016) [2017] KEHC 449 (KLR) (3 November 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the complainant to be 17 years old and dismisses the appellant's defense. The conviction is upheld, and the sentence of 20 years is reduced to 15 years.
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Mumias Sugar Company Limited & another v Retirement Benefits Authority & another [2017] KEHC 2467 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered a stay of the decision to place the 2nd Applicant under interim administration and issued a temporary injunction against the 2nd Respondent.
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C. Mwangi Gachichio v Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company Ltd [2017] KEHC 2156 (KLR)
✦ The taxation is set aside, and a new ruling will be made by a different Taxing Officer
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Maurice Milimu Amahwa v Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission [2017] KEHC 2428 (KLR)
✦ The court denied the Petitioner's application for conservatory orders, finding that the evidence did not satisfy the court that there were exceptional circumstances warranting interference, and that the Respondent had not acted in contravention of the Constitution.
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James Kirimi Karubiu v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & another [2017] KEHC 2424 (KLR)
✦ The Petition is an Election Petition and lacks clarity and does not conform to the rules relating to content of an election petition.
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In re Estate of William Ogalo Nyandong (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 10126 (KLR)
✦ Grant of letters of administration confirmed in favor of Maricus Munda Ogenga, with the 6 acres to be shared equally between him and Benta Anyango
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Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission v Equity Bank of Kenya & another [2017] KEHC 2407 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the application and extends the preservation order for four (4) months.
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In re G J (Baby) [2017] KEHC 2410 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the prayers sought in the Originating Summons and orders the adoption of Baby GJ by the Applicants.
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D K M M & 2 others v M K M [2017] KEHC 1013 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent, and the matter is remitted to the Trial Court for hearing and determination.
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In re T B (Minor) [2017] KEHC 1048 (KLR)
✦ This court is of the opinion that this Adoption would be in the best interest of the child and allows the Applicants' application. The Applicants, H G N and L N K are hereby allowed to adopt BABY T B. H G N and L N K are hereby appointed as legal guardians of the child should any eventuality arise.
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Lalchand Fulchand Shah & Another v Investments & Mortgages Bank Limited [2017] KEHC 1538 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs, as the Plaintiffs have not shown a good and sufficient cause to merit the application and have not satisfied the duty of full and frank disclosure.
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M/S Mecko Enterprises v Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education & 4 others [2017] KEHC 10090 (KLR)
✦ Applicant's motion is unmeritorious and dismissed
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Republic v Ben Ngari Mutwira (alias Kieme) [2017] KEHC 2032 (KLR)
✦ The court found the accused guilty of murder but insane at the time of the crime, and ordered a special finding under section 166(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
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Ernest Hinzao v I E B C & 3 others [2017] KEHC 2650 (KLR)
✦ The application for information and production of items and documents should be deemed part of the application for scrutiny and recount and be kept in abeyance until evidence is led.
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Mutinda Muvevi Kavengo v Republic [2017] KEHC 2482 (KLR)
✦ The appellant was found in possession of stolen items shortly after the robbery, and the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
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A N M v D M M [2017] KEHC 2366 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the marriage irretrievably broken down and dissolves the marriage.
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Mwangi Keng’ara & Co. Advocates v Invesco Assurance Co. Ltd [2017] KEHC 2635 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the applicant's application lacks merit and dismisses it with costs.
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Kweri Peter & 2 others v Ann Wanjiku Maina [2017] KEHC 2218 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is partly successful, with the judgment of the lower court set aside and the Respondent awarded Shs 781,277/= in general damages.
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Republic v Monica Wanjiru Njoroge & 2 others [2017] KEHC 98 (KLR)
✦ The court directs that each accused person shall give their defence to the charge.
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Amal Hauliers Limited v Hassan (Civil Appeal 18 of 2017) [2017] KEHC 10150 (KLR) (3 November 2017) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted a stay of execution, directing that half the decretal amount be released to the Respondent's counsel within 30 days from the date of the ruling.
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In re A N (Baby) [2017] KEHC 2367 (KLR)
✦ The court orders the adoption of Baby A N by T N M, with certain conditions and orders
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Rishad Hamid Ahmed v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission, Abdallah Mwarua Chikophe & Stanley Muiruri Muthama [2017] KEHC 2659 (KLR)
✦ The Petitioner's request for access to information is dismissed as it seeks to expand the boundaries of the Petition and is not necessary for the determination of the case.
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Mary Wangui Mburu v Hannah Wanjiru & 2 Others [2017] KEHC 1518 (KLR)
✦ The court will allow the consent of Mburu's widow and his children to cede 1/4 acre of their share to Minneh's wife. The remaining share will be equally divided between the parties.