Kenyan case law
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Clement Murunga Charles v Chenwayi Adventist Gumba [2020] KEHC 1949 (KLR)
✦ The objection is found without merit and is dismissed with costs.
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Edward Gitonga Mbiti v Republic [2020] KEHC 2067 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the sentence of 20 years imprisonment is set aside. The substituted sentence is 10 years imprisonment to take effect from the date of the trial court's sentence.
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Antony Njeru Njura v Republic [2020] KEHC 2033 (KLR)
✦ The appellant’s conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside.
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In re Estate of Petro Aiya Chisagha (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 2158 (KLR)
✦ The court postponed the confirmation of the grant to allow the administrator to comply with the requirements set forth in the order.
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Michael Njagi Wanja v Republic [2020] KEHC 2003 (KLR)
✦ The appellant's conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside due to insufficient evidence and improper identification.
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Mohan Galot & 5 others v Kenya National Capital Corporation Ltd [2020] KEHC 1827 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the defendant to execute necessary documents and provide relevant information within 90 days to aid the renewal process. The court also allowed the parties to consider alternative security and exchange of documents.
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Republic v Commissioner General, Kenya Revenue Authority; Ex –parte Equator Bottlers Limited [2020] KEHC 1191 (KLR)
✦ The court issued an order prohibiting the Respondent from enforcing the decision and an order of mandamus to compel compliance with the Customs and Excise Act.
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Patrick Luvai Chigadi v Republic [2020] KEHC 444 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the prosecution complied with Section 36(1) and that there were no massive contradictions or discrepancies in the evidence. The court also found that the voir dire examination was conducted properly and that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence imposed was not harsh or excessive.
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Pius Mugendi Njiru v Republic [2020] KEHC 2017 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the trial court did not impose a harsh or manifestly excessive sentence.
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Henry Kiplimo Maritim v Republic [2020] KEHC 1596 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the guilty plea was unequivocal and the sentence imposed was appropriate.
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AMA v YWJ & another [2020] KEHC 2132 (KLR)
✦ The proceedings in the Kadhi's court are declared a nullity, and any orders made in respect of the children are quashed. The parties are to place the matter of custody of their children before the Children's Court.
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Republic v Randu Katana Karisa [2020] KEHC 451 (KLR)
✦ The charge and cautionary statement was not admissible in evidence due to the violation of the Evidence Act.
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Republic v Simon Mugo Kinyanjui [2020] KEHC 276 (KLR)
✦ Bond is set at Ksh 200,000 with two sureties each of Ksh 100,000. The accused is directed to stay away from his home area and anywhere near Kisima Stage.
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Joseph Godfrey Mbayaki v Patrick Mbayaki Masinde (Civil Appeal 3 of 2019) [2020] KEHC 2096 (KLR) (30 October 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The decision of the Chief Magistrate is upheld.
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Laban Kevedere Amahendo v Republic [2020] KEHC 1548 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the sentence imposed by the trial court is not excessive and the circumstances of the offence do not warrant interference.
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In re Estate of Sikwata Moni (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 2080 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the objectors had established a valid claim for land, and distributed the estate accordingly.
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In re Estate of Peter Alusiola Mulamula (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 2137 (KLR)
✦ The grant of letters of administration intestate is revoked, and four new administrators are appointed to represent the five children of the deceased, including the applicant.
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In re Estate of Kisigwa Asuga Asuga (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 2121 (KLR)
✦ The application is granted, and an inhibition order is issued to restrain dealings on N. Maragoli/Kisatiru/1861. Leave to appeal is also granted.
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Luvisa Makokha Japhter & another v Lonah Vilkah Ndombi & 3 others [2020] KEHC 2113 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as there is no material before the court to grant the prayers of the application.
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Rachier & Amollo Advocates v Kenya Power & Lighting Company [2020] KEHC 734 (KLR)
✦ The Advocate Client Bill of Costs filed by Rachier & Amollo Advocates is taxed at Kshs. 3,600,000/ = all inclusive. The entire amount of Kshs. 3,600,000 is to be paid to Messrs Rachier & Amollo Advocates LLP by 4th November 2020.
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James Beecher Kiura v Republic [2020] KEHC 2073 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, convictions in counts one to twelve are quashed and sentences set aside
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Michael Barasa Mangeni v Ministry of Health & Sanitation & another [2020] KEHC 2081 (KLR)
✦ Orders of closure are set aside, and the Public Health Officer is directed to inspect the premises and ensure compliance with the notice.
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Daniel Wanjala v Republic [2020] KEHC 1777 (KLR)
✦ The applicant's sentence is reduced to 10 years imprisonment.
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Charles Mwangi Njeri v Republic [2020] KEHC 1688 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant was properly identified by PW1 and PW2, and the trial magistrate's conviction is upheld.
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Daniel Maina Kariuki v Republic [2020] KEHC 1793 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The charge sheet is not fatally defective. The trial court conducted the 'voire dire' examination properly. The prosecution proved its case to the desired threshold. The sentence is not manifestly harsh and excessive.