Kenyan case law
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John Chidia Lwaina v Republic [2020] KEHC 1752 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the sentence is reduced to the period already served.
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Bhaven Harjivan Kurji v Trivedi Sushil Liladhar [2020] KEHC 1997 (KLR)
✦ The court awards Kshs. 3,616,738 in total damages, including Kshs. 2,500,000 for general damages, Kshs. 720,000 for loss of earnings, and Kshs. 396,738 for special damages.
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Republic v Mika Watima & another [2020] KEHC 2057 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the accused not guilty of murder and acquits them.
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Abdul Nasser Omar v Republic [2020] KEHC 2126 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the sentence of 30 years' imprisonment is set aside and substituted with a 5 years' imprisonment.
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Okiya Omtatah Okoiti v National Transport & Safety Authority & another [2020] KEHC 10249 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the revocation of driving school licenses was constitutional and that the Petitioner's legitimate expectation was not violated.
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JWM v Republic [2020] KEHC 2060 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are affirmed, but the Appellant is directed to file an appeal in respect of S.O. No. 10 of 2017.
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Felix Kemei Terem v Republic [2020] KEHC 2118 (KLR)
✦ The court upholds the conviction and sentence, finding that the evidence supported the findings of the trial court.
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Lechornai Lorkuran v Principal Secreatry Office of the President Ministry of Interior and National Coordination of National Government [2020] KEHC 2048 (KLR)
✦ An order of mandamus is issued to compel the respondent to pay the applicant Kshs 500,000 and Kshs 1,144,865 in costs, with interest on these amounts at court's rate starting from 28 days after 1st October 2014. Failure to comply within 45 days from the date of this ruling will result in the respondent being held in contempt of court.
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Landmark Holdings Limited v Nebart Mitaru Riungu & another [2020] KEHC 2070 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed. The judgment of the learned trial magistrate is set aside and the respondents' suit is dismissed with costs.
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Rodgers Soita Were & another v Republic [2020] KEHC 1943 (KLR)
✦ The mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is unconstitutional. The petitioners are sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
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Republic v Magdalene Mwende Kioko [2020] KEHC 2042 (KLR)
✦ The confession was voluntary and admissible in evidence
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Robert Situma Wangila v Republic [2020] KEHC 2100 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the case was proved beyond any shadow of doubt.
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Republic v AJK (Criminal Case 27 of 2017) [2020] KEHC 2018 (KLR) (29 October 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and convicts him of murder.
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China Jiangsu International Economic Technical Co-operation Corporation & another [2020] KEHC 2059 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's application is allowed, and the previous orders are set aside. The suit is reinstated for hearing on its merits.
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Moses Mdogo Icheleze v Republic [2020] KEHC 2162 (KLR)
✦ The court finds merit in the appeal and sets the appellant free unless lawfully held.
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Jaoko Alexander v Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Ltd [2020] KEHC 10227 (KLR)
✦ Each party shall bear their own costs of the proceedings.
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Jeremiah Ng’ayu Kioni v Standard Media Group Ltd & 12 others [2020] KEHC 1972 (KLR)
✦ The court awards Kshs. 5,000,000 in general damages, Kshs. 1,000,000 in exemplary damages against the 1st and 2nd defendants, and Kshs. 1,000,000 in exemplary damages against the 3rd defendant. The defendants are ordered to publish an apology with the same prominence as the defamatory articles.
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Matumbo Company Limited v Mary Wahu Kihara & another [2020] KEHC 2010 (KLR)
✦ The first application for permanent injunction and eviction order is dismissed but with no order on costs. The second application is allowed with specific orders for filing pre-trial documents and prosecution within 60 days.
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Ceasar Wanjao Ngige v Karen Mwende Nduva [2020] KEHC 1961 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the defendant's motion to strike out the plaintiff's claim.
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CWW v PWM [2020] KEHC 1969 (KLR)
✦ The court grants a temporary injunction restraining the respondent from selling or disposing of the properties listed in the application pending the hearing and determination of the case.
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Beth Wangeci Nduati v Republic [2020] KEHC 1697 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as it is not properly before the court and the applicant had the right to appeal to the Court of Appeal.
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Patrick Karige Munge v NCBA Bank Kenya [2020] KEHC 1975 (KLR)
✦ The defendant's preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the plaintiff.
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Paul Kimani Wanjiku v Republic [2020] KEHC 1689 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial magistrate's findings and rulings are upheld.
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Peter Moru Merikol v Republic [2020] KEHC 923 (KLR)
✦ The court declines to review the sentence and dismisses the application, maintaining the life imprisonment sentence.
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Club Heritage Limited v Stephen Muasya Wambua [2020] KEHC 1994 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs.