Kenyan case law
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Michael Chege Ndishu v Dedan Kimathi University of Technology [2019] KEHC 2151 (KLR)
✦ The dismissal was fair and procedurally correct, as the Claimant was not promoted to the position he sought due to the disciplinary process at his previous employer.
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East Africa Portland Cement, CFC Stanbic Limited & another v Peter Ividah Muliro [2019] KEHC 2119 (KLR)
✦ The consent on liability remains undisturbed. The record of Appeal was prepared casually and only odd pages were included, hence no order as to costs.
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In re Estate of Des Raj Gandhi (Deceased) [2019] KEHC 2046 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as it does not comply with the Mental Health Act and the medical report is inadequate to determine the mental status of Raj Kumari Gandhi.
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In re Estate of John Joseph Mutanda Odebero [2019] KEHC 1510 (KLR)
✦ The grant to the respondents is annulled and the objector is hereby issued with a grant. She should move the court to consolidate this matter with Busia High Court Succession Cause No. 127 of 1995.
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Dorothy Owino v County Assembly of Siaya & 2 others [2019] KEHC 2043 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the petition should have been filed in the Employment and Labour Relations Court and declines to hear it.
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County of Siaya & another v Attorney General & 2 others [2019] KEHC 2 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that Section 35(3) of the County Government Act is not ambiguous and does not offend the leadership and service delivery provisions of the Constitution and Article 174 on objects of devolution.
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Republic v County Secretary, Nairobi City County & 2 others Ex Parte Koceyo And Co.Advocates [2019] KEHC 954 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondents are under a public duty and obligation to satisfy the decree and orders issued in favor of the Applicant.
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Bernard Njenga Mbugua v Republic [2019] KEHC 661 (KLR)
✦ The High Court has jurisdiction to consider the re-sentencing application, but the Applicant must proceed through the Court of Appeal.
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Edward Mutiso Ndavi v Peter Mulei and Sons Ltd [2019] KEHC 1988 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
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Noor v Osman (Civil Appeal 156 of 2018) [2019] KEHC 12480 (KLR) (20 November 2019) (Judgment)
✦ The Debt Settlement Agreement was not procured by undue influence or fraud, and the Appellant failed to prove the existence of the debt.
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LWK (A minor suing through father and next friend SKD) v Kirigu Stanley & another [2019] KEHC 1946 (KLR)
✦ The appellate court will review the evidence and evaluate it independently, giving due weight to the trial court's observations of the witnesses.
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Republic v Joseph Kyende Masika [2019] KEHC 2147 (KLR)
✦ The accused is placed on probation for three years
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Ramadhan Kombe v Director of Public Prosecution [2019] KEHC 12012 (KLR)
✦ Sentence reduced to 29 years from the date of arraignment
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Republic v Director of Public Prosecutions & 2 others; Rosalia Wairimu Kagimbi (Interested Party) Ex parte Fidelis Wanjiru Kimani [2019] KEHC 2142 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the applicant has not demonstrated any grounds to qualify for the orders sought.
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Michael Wachira Gakuu v Grace Wahu Gakuu [2019] KEHC 620 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the respondent's claim for confirmation of the grant is upheld.
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Charles Wesonga Mbingi v Clementine Adero Oyugi & another [2019] KEHC 2098 (KLR)
✦ The liability should have been 50:50 between the respondent and the appellant. The learned trial magistrate erred in apportioning liability at 70:30 in favor of the respondent.
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Maina Kamau Allan v Director of Public Prosecution [2019] KEHC 12007 (KLR)
✦ The death sentence is set aside and replaced with a life sentence of 35 years from the date of arrest
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Islam Suleiman Ismail v Medical Practitioners & Dentists Board [2019] KEHC 12050 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff's case is struck out with costs.
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Daniel Otieno Oracha v Republic [2019] KEHC 865 (KLR)
✦ The court resents the petitioner to serve 12 years imprisonment
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Republic v Joseph Mwanzia Kaviti [2019] KEHC 2178 (KLR)
✦ The accused has a case to answer
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Damwena Hassan Machea v Director of Public Prosecution [2019] KEHC 11998 (KLR)
✦ Petitioner is sentenced to 21 years already served, noting no injuries were inflicted in the robbery
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Philip Akola v Kenya Red Cross Society & 3 others [2019] KEHC 2115 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the petitioner's request to withdraw the petition and file an amended petition, awards costs to the respondents, and forwards the file to the Constitutional Division of the High Court at Milimani in Nairobi.
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Bajaber Salim Ali & 2 others Waito v Philip Mbatha [2019] KEHC 1918 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the applicants have not established a good and sufficient reason for not having lodged the appeal on time and that the memorandum of appeal was filed within the time provided.
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Joseph Kalui Muia v Republic [2019] KEHC 2129 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant is found guilty of grievous harm.
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Iseme Kamau & another v Kenya Airports Authority [2019] eKLR [2019] KEHC 12198 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the application to set aside the default judgment, finding that the defendant's excuse for delay was not persuasive.