Kenyan case law
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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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In re R (Minor) [2016] KEHC 313 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the adoption application and orders the child to be called G G K. S K M is appointed as the legal Guardian of the child.
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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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Republic v Michael Ouma & another [2016] KEHC 2131 (KLR)
✦ The accused are found guilty of murder.
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M’nabeam’imanyara & another v Stanley Bundi & 2 others [2016] KEHC 1857 (KLR)
✦ Charity M'Nabea should be joined as a party in the proceedings as the personal representative of the estate of the deceased 1st Petitioner
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Samuel Ayaa Oketch v Republic [2016] KEHC 1663 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The convictions on the alternative charge of indecent act with a child is upheld and sentence confirmed.
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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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K L v Republic [2016] KEHC 1113 (KLR)
✦ The court quashes the sentence and orders the appellant be set free
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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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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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Patricia Kimuyu v Bernard Mutua Munya & 2 others [2016] KEHC 2018 (KLR)
✦ The court apportions liability as 60% against the 2nd respondent and 40% against the appellant.
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Republic v Zablon Chacha [2016] KEHC 1936 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found not guilty of murder.
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Augustin Leikar v Republic [2016] KEHC 2467 (KLR)
✦ The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
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In re Estate of Njagi Karugu (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 9 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, and the proposed mode of distribution is adopted.
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Kyalo Kioko v Republic [2016] KEHC 365 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence for defilement are affirmed.
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In re Estate of Benjamin Kaumbuthu Munyi (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 4 (KLR)
✦ The grant requires to be executed for the benefit of the applicant and all beneficiaries. The production of the original title deed is dispensed with. The OCS Manyatta provides security during sub-division of the land Gaturi/Nembure/2354.
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Republic v Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal Ex-parte Wilberforce Nyaboga Mariaria [2016] KEHC 246 (KLR)
✦ The court holds that the Respondent's disciplinary proceedings are not procedurally improper and that the issue of double jeopardy does not arise in the circumstances of this case.
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Davis Makau Nduu, Titus Kithome Mutiso, Ernest Kioko King’ola, Grison Masika Kioko & Asumani Kimondiu v Mutua Muange [2016] KEHC 2005 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the application for leave to appeal out of time and costs of the application are in the cause.
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Muthoka Kyengo & 2 others v Attorney General [2016] KEHC 1028 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed.
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Victoria Mwihaki Muchira, Charles Mugo Muchira & Catherine Njeri Muchira v Wanjiku Mwenja Mwangi, Teresina Mwingi, Clifford Mwangi Muchira & Nancy Wanjiku Mwangi (Civil Case 240 of 2016) [2016] KEHC 8428 (KLR) (Civ) (2 November 2016) (Ruling)
✦ The court sustains the objection and finds merit in the defendants' counsel's argument that a party who has come to court must be prepared to meet the requirements relating to the production of evidence.
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Peter Mwao Kamia v Republic [2016] KEHC 2027 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence on both counts are vacated and set aside
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Eliakim Okumu Ogenga & 2 others v Director of Public Prosecutions & 3 others [2016] KEHC 1940 (KLR)
✦ The application is misconceived and dismissed
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Alex Mwenda Mwirigi v Rodah Karimi Jadiel [2016] KEHC 1840 (KLR)
✦ The court sets aside the confirmation of the grant due to the applicant's claims of not being aware of the proceedings, not signing any documents, and some estate properties being left out.
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Sammy Kip’ngetich Kirui v Republic [2016] KEHC 1504 (KLR)
✦ The application is lacking in merit and is dismissed.