Kenyan case law
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A K S v J M K [2014] KEHC 1512 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is dissolved, and a decree nisi is issued. The custody of the minor child will be decided by the Children's Court.
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Joseph Maina Thagico v Republic [2014] KEHC 2005 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the evidence was sufficient to sustain the conviction.
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Republic v National Irrigation Board Ex-Parte Josephine Wangithi Karani & 3 others [2014] KEHC 749 (KLR)
✦ The leave to operate as a stay in the application is granted
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M N K v J W K [2014] KEHC 1247 (KLR)
✦ The appeal will not be dismissed, but the appellant is ordered to fix the matter for directions within 90 days. If no action is taken within this period, the appeal will stand as dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Abraham Kipyego Mutai v Republic [2014] KEHC 7467 (KLR)
✦ The court found the charge sheet to be defective and the Appellant was denied a fair hearing. The court also found that the conviction was based on insufficient evidence.
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Republic v Chairman, Mumias Land Disputes Tribunal & another Ex-Parte Appolo Osama Maindo & 2 others [2014] KEHC 2175 (KLR)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is well-founded and the Notice of Motion is struck out with costs to the Interested Parties.
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Philemon Jepkemboi Tanui & another v Silas Kiptanui Chelimo [2014] KEHC 1946 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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Naricis Mghalu Mwandagha v Republic [2014] KEHC 2010 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence of three years imprisonment is set aside.
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Peter Kanithi Kimunya v Aden Guyo Haro [2014] KEHC 1547 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the appeal and upheld the trial magistrate's decision.
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Paradise Homes Properties Limited v Steve Wambua Musyimi & another [2014] KEHC 8377 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff is not entitled to rescind the sale agreement and is not entitled to the orders sought.
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C W M v E N M [2014] KEHC 2208 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the petition for divorce and decrees nisi to issue to be made absolute within three months of the date.
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Joseph Gichuru Mararo & another v Grace Wambui Kiruthi [2014] KEHC 8335 (KLR)
✦ Defendant's application is allowed, and her statement of defense and counterclaim are reinstated. The case is fixed for hearing on a priority basis.
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Carolyne Kuthii Karanja & another v Republic [2014] KEHC 2117 (KLR)
✦ The application for transfer is dismissed as there is no reasonable apprehension of bias and the applicants have not shown strong grounds for transferring the case.
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Kenya Fluorspar Company Limited v William Mutua Maseve & another [2014] KEHC 1944 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is partially successful, with the award of general damages for false imprisonment and exemplary damages upheld, while the award on general damages for defamation of character is set aside.
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Paul Gathara Kihara v Stephen Muchai Kihara [2014] KEHC 1996 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff's claim is merited, and the defendant is given a period of four (4) months to agree with the plaintiff on the continuation of his occupation or on the sale of part of the land to him by the plaintiff or on voluntary surrender of part of the land to him by the plaintiff or on any matter intended to preserve the property and provide peaceful co-existence of members of the family of the late Mzee Kihara Gathara. In default, the plaintiff be at liberty to apply for an eviction order.
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Ruth Wanja Otsyula v Arthur Nduru Githire & Buxton Farmers Co. Ltd (Succession Cause 113 of 1995) [2014] KEHC 1588 (KLR) (Family) (28 October 2014) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as there is no error apparent on the face of the record that requires the intervention of the court.
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Susan Nzilani Mutuku v Republic [2014] KEHC 1638 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the fine is refunded.
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Kimanzi Kakuthu v Republic [2014] KEHC 1321 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
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Republic v Marakwet Land Disputes Tribunal & 3 others Ex Parte Kendagor Chelanga & 2 others [2014] KEHC 1447 (KLR)
✦ The order dismissing the ex parte applicants' notice of motion is set aside in its entirety
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Benjamin Kitonyo Musembi v Republic [2014] KEHC 1907 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is meritorious. The conviction and sentence are quashed. The appellant shall be released.
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David Kalela v Republic [2014] KEHC 2045 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is upheld for the main count of rape, but the conviction for sexual assault is quashed. The appellant is sentenced to twelve years imprisonment.
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J W M v Republic [2014] KEHC 1186 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are confirmed.
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Leonard Njogu v Barclays Bank Of Kenya& another [2014] KEHC 8723 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed for want of prosecution.
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O.W.W & another v G.A.I & another [2014] KEHC 1998 (KLR)
✦ Application is dismissed as without merit.
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Richard Kinyangi Kubai v County Council of Nyambene [2014] KEHC 292 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the application to facilitate the County Government of Meru to be enjoined in the suit in accordance with the post August 2010 Constitutional dispensation.