Kenyan case law
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Kenneth Kipkemboi Settim & another v Republic [2015] KEHC 1538 (KLR)
✦ The High Court upholds the order referring the matter back to the trial court and denies the applicants' request for a conservatory order.
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Daniel Omondi Owira & another v Absalom Opiyo & another [2015] KEHC 1784 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the Applicants have failed to establish that the Respondent has been interfering with the suit land.
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In re Estate of G K [2015] KEHC 1623 (KLR)
✦ S W G is a former wife and entitled to be a dependant of the deceased, but not a co-administrator. The respondent has custody of the deceased's children and the administrators are required to provide an accurate inventory and account of the deceased's estate within 60 days.
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Dilpack (K) Limited v William Muthama Kitonyi & another [2015] KEHC 1761 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismissed the appeal and ordered a stay of execution of the judgment.
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Peter Otieno Achar v Republic [2015] KEHC 1790 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed. The conviction and sentence are quashed. The Appellant is set free.
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Meru South Farmers Co-opertive Union Limited v Moses Otando Munaka & another [2015] KEHC 1499 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed. The order entering judgment in favor of the 1st respondent is set aside and substituted with an order dismissing the suit with costs to the appellant.
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Jephter Idewa Otungu v Andrew Juma [2015] KEHC 1745 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed with costs to the defendants as it is incompetent and an abuse of the process of the Court.
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Peter Otieno Achar v Republic [2015] KEHC 8095 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed. The conviction and sentence are quashed. The Appellant is set free.
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Republic v Samuel Ondieki Onkendi [2015] KEHC 1864 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case and acquits the accused
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Republic v Grace Njeri Munyi [2015] KEHC 1402 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution has made a prima facie case and that the accused has a case to answer.
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In re Baby I J – (Minor) [2015] KEHC 1795 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the applicants have met the criteria set for international adoption and authorizes them to adopt Baby J.
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Daniel Wesonga Mwita v Republic [2015] KEHC 1847 (KLR)
✦ Petitioner's claims are dismissed as there is no new and compelling evidence, and the Court of Appeal has already addressed the issue of age.
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Patrick Mutwiri v Republic [2015] KEHC 1741 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution proved the alternative count of indecent act with a child beyond reasonable doubt and disallows the appeal.
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Ann Muthoni Njeru & another v Silvano Munyi Njeru & 2 others [2015] KEHC 416 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the applicants lack locus standi to prosecute the application and dismisses the application for a temporary injunction.
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In re S C S (Minor) [2015] KEHC 7809 (KLR)
✦ The Court declares the Applicants as Sole Guardians of the minor S C S and appoints them as such in accordance with the law.
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L M N v V S M [2015] KEHC 1651 (KLR)
✦ The court grants a restraining order against the defendant to prevent him from threatening, injuring, selling, alienating, blocking access to or interfering with the plaintiff's possession and enjoyment of her properties. The court authorizes the Officer Commanding Station Wanguru Police Station to enforce compliance of the court orders. The court does not make an order as to costs at this stage.
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In re Adoption of Baby D [2015] KEHC 1770 (KLR)
✦ The court finds it reasonable to dispense with the Director of Children Services' report as the moratorium does not apply retrospectively and the best interest of the child principle guides the decision.
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Parbat Siyani Construction Limited v I & M Bank Limited [2015] KEHC 1663 (KLR)
✦ Application granted, extension of 45 days provided
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Republic v Albert Wafula Wasike & another [2015] KEHC 1542 (KLR)
✦ The court admits the applicants to bond, releasing them on a bond of Kshs. One million (1,000,000) with one surety of a like sum.
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Eddy Otieno Ongoma v Eddy Otieno Ongoma [2015] KEHC 1778 (KLR)
✦ The petition is hereby dismissed.
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Republic v Calleb Bihonzo [2015] KEHC 1564 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, conviction quashed, and a retrial ordered at Butali SRM’s Court by a different judge.
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R.P v E.N.G [2015] KEHC 1820 (KLR)
✦ The Petitioner’s petition for nullification of the marriage is dismissed as he did not adduce sufficient evidence.
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John Wachira Gathagu & another v Benjamin Muriuki Kithumbu [2015] KEHC 406 (KLR)
✦ The award of general damages is reduced to Kshs 500,000/- less 20% contributory negligence, resulting in a total award of Kshs 400,000/-.
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Republic v Gababo Huka Dike [2015] KEHC 1671 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the prosecution's case proved beyond reasonable doubt and dismisses the accused's defense.
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Republic v County Government of Machakos & another Ex-Parte Elijah Waweru Mathare & another [2015] KEHC 1896 (KLR)
✦ The Court cannot compel the County Government of Machakos to issue development plans as it is an exercise of discretion. However, the County Government must provide written reasons for its decision and consider the applicants' application.