Kenyan case law

• In Re the Estate of the late Ayub Ikumu Kabuku (Deceased) [2005] KEHC 1606 (KLR)

  ✦ The respondent obtained the grant through deceit, fraud, and misrepresentation and the grant must be revoked.

  [2005] KEHC 1606 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 July 2005

• Republic v Shadrack Kuria Maina [2005] KEHC 1949 (KLR)

  ✦ The court finds the prosecution's case inadequate and dismisses the case, acquitting the accused

  [2005] KEHC 1949 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 July 2005

• Republic v Chairman, Lands Disputes Tribunal Kirinyaga District & another Ex-parte Peter Maru Kariuki [2005] KEHC 3202 (KLR)

  ✦ The court held that the Land Disputes Tribunal had no jurisdiction to adjudicate in a dispute relating to title to, or ownership of land, and that the Tribunal’s decision could not be quashed.

  [2005] KEHC 3202 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 July 2005

• Ragati Factory Company Limited – Shareholders v Johnson K. Gichuru & 5 others [2005] KEHC 1202 (KLR)

  ✦ The court found that the plaintiff is a non-existent entity and that the plaintiff was not sued in their personal capacity or as directors of Ragati Tea Factory Company Limited.

  [2005] KEHC 1202 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 July 2005

• Erick Cheruiyot Kirui v Republic [2005] KEHC 3157 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence is set aside. The Appellant should be released forthwith.

  [2005] KEHC 3157 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 5 July 2005

• Prince Enterprises v Prestige Developers Limited & 2 others [2005] KEHC 1915 (KLR)

  ✦ The court grants the orders sought by Prince Enterprises, but the lease in favor of Prince Enterprises will be subject to the caveat in favor of the widow of the late Almor Abdul Sultan Hassanali.

  [2005] KEHC 1915 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 4 July 2005

• Ben Mwangi Kihia v National Bank of Kenya Limited (Civil Suit 1302 of 2000) [2005] KEHC 952 (KLR) (Civ) (4 July 2005) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court finds that the defendant has failed to show on a balance of probability that the plaintiff's debt with Kenyac was assigned to it, and there is no contractual relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant.

  [2005] KEHC 952 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 4 July 2005

• In Re the Estate of Kipkosgei Arap Maina [2005] KEHC 2222 (KLR)

  ✦ The court confirmed the grant of letters of administration to the four petitioners and ordered the distribution of the estate according to the deceased's wishes.

  [2005] KEHC 2222 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 4 July 2005

• Nganga Mucheru & 4 others v Michael Gichuhi Muiru [2005] KEHC 1486 (KLR)

  ✦ The court grants the order sought in the Chamber Summons with costs to the applicant.

  [2005] KEHC 1486 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 4 July 2005

• Langata Links Limited v Nairobi City Council [2005] KEHC 1502 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for a temporary injunction is granted but subject to the Council's right and duty to either approve or reject the Plaintiff's application for approval of the plans submitted. If rejected, the Plaintiff has its rights under Section 33(4) & (5) of the Physical Planning Act.

  [2005] KEHC 1502 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 4 July 2005

• ALLIANCE MEDIA KENYA LTD V MONIER 2000 LTD [2005] KEHC 672 (KLR)

  ✦ The Plaintiff's application for an interlocutory injunction is dismissed with costs to the Defendant

  [2005] KEHC 672 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 4 July 2005

• Mumba Nzai Randu v Murgian Transport (K) Ltd [2005] KEHC 1759 (KLR)

  ✦ The plaintiff failed to prove that Katana was an employee of the defendant, thus the suit is incompetent.

  [2005] KEHC 1759 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Benson Mitobio Gitau v Republic [2005] KEHC 2132 (KLR)

  ✦ The convictions of Benson Mitobio Gitau and Simon Kimani Macharia are dismissed. The sentence of five years imprisonment plus three strokes of the cane is reduced to such a period as will enable each Appellant be released tomorrow 2nd July, 2005.

  [2005] KEHC 2132 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Azad Gulamhussein Esmail v Spicers (Eastern Africa) Ltd [2005] KEHC 3281 (KLR)

  ✦ The court grants a stay of execution of the decree pending the hearing of the appeal, with conditions

  [2005] KEHC 3281 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Mary Chelangat Chesirsir v Charles Ruto & 2 others [2005] KEHC 1308 (KLR)

  ✦ The plaintiff is entitled to possession of the land and damages for the destroyed house.

  [2005] KEHC 1308 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• MASTERMIND TOBACCO (K) LTD v FELIX OKELLO [2005] KEHC 3251 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs as the award of general damages was not manifestly excessive and the magistrate considered the appellant's submission.

  [2005] KEHC 3251 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• John Joseph Kamotho & 3 others v Nation Media Group Limited & 2 others [2005] KEHC 126 (KLR)

  ✦ The plaintiffs' claims were dismissed.

  [2005] KEHC 126 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Committee,Holy Rosary Girls Primary School v Mick Wangila Milimo [2005] KEHC 1822 (KLR)

  ✦ The court extends time to the applicant to comply with the terms of the consent order and releases the attached motor vehicle registration number KAL 225 U.

  [2005] KEHC 1822 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Eliud Gathua v Stephen Kihiu Njage [2005] KEHC 2097 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is allowed and a retrial is ordered before another magistrate of competent jurisdiction.

  [2005] KEHC 2097 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Peter Kihara Kabue; Timothy Irungu Kabue v Peter Mwaura; John Mwangi (Civil Suit 51 of 2005) [2005] KEHC 2202 (KLR) (1 July 2005)

  ✦ The court declared that the plaintiff is the lawful proprietor of the subject property and ordered the defendant to demolish any structures it has put up on the plaintiff's property or the access road.

  [2005] KEHC 2202 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Benson Mitobio Gitau v Republic [2005] KEHC 2292 (KLR)

  ✦ The convictions are proper and the appeal is dismissed. The sentence of five years imprisonment plus three strokes of the cane is reduced to a period enabling the appellants to be released on 2nd July, 2005.

  [2005] KEHC 2292 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Catherine Wanjiru Kingori & 3 others v Gibson Theuri Gichubi [2005] KEHC 1500 (KLR)

  ✦ Judgment for the Plaintiffs at 100% liability, with specific sums awarded for each plaintiff

  [2005] KEHC 1500 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Mwanaisha Noordin & another v Mwanahalima Abdulrehma & another [2005] KEHC 2024 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal has no merit and is hereby dismissed with no order as costs.

  [2005] KEHC 2024 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 1 July 2005

• Republic v Benjamin Kibet Kitilit [2005] KEHC 2137 (KLR)

  ✦ The accused is convicted of manslaughter.

  [2005] KEHC 2137 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 June 2005

• Republic v Samuel Sindai Lembo [2005] KEHC 2138 (KLR)

  ✦ The court finds that the prosecution failed to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and acquits him of the charge of murder.

  [2005] KEHC 2138 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 30 June 2005