Kenyan case law
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David Muasa Wambua v Republic [2013] KEHC 1695 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed and set aside
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In the Matter of an Application By Salt Manufacturers for Orders of Mandamus [2013] KEHC 6775 (KLR)
✦ Allow the application and issue an order of mandamus compelling the Collector of Stamp Duty to pay Kshs 230,960 to Salt Manufacturers Kenya Limited.
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M.M. M. v Republic [2013] KEHC 1991 (KLR)
✦ The life sentence is reduced to twenty years imprisonment.
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Mary Gesare Osoro v Everlyne Chesomek Kiptot [2013] KEHC 1920 (KLR)
✦ The applicant is not a widow of the deceased and therefore not entitled to the remedy provided by section 26 of the Law of Succession Act. The children, Brian Onkoba and Quintin Orina, are children of the deceased and are entitled to a share in the estate.
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Bernard Kariuki Mwangi & another v Erustus Thuo Kariuki [2013] KEHC 1922 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as futile and an abuse of the court process.
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In Re the Estate of Mbugua Muiruri Karai (Deceased) eKLR [2013] KEHC 1875 (KLR)
✦ The application for substitution is dismissed. The revocation application should proceed against the surviving respondent, Ndungu Kahihu Muiruri.
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In Re BABY S J [minor] [2013] KEHC 6697 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the applicant's application to adopt Baby S J [minor]. The consent of the biological father is hereby dispensed with. The applicant, Z A A, is hereby allowed to adopt the child, Baby S J [minor].
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In Re the Estate of Elizabeth Wangari Ngethe (Deceased) [2013] KEHC 1933 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs
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Republic v Funyula Land Disputes Tribunal & another ex-parte Francis Anyiga Ligono [2013] KEHC 1531 (KLR)
✦ The Tribunal's award was null and void due to lack of jurisdiction, and the decision is quashed.
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Republic v James Kiprotich Bore [2013] KEHC 1921 (KLR)
✦ The application for bond is allowed, and the accused is admitted to a bond of Ksh. 1,000,000/= with one surety.
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A Z Shah (T/A Fashion Spot) v Janmohamed Investments Ltd [2013] KEHC 6739 (KLR)
✦ The application to amend the defense is allowed.
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Nicholas Nduhi Chasimba alias Ocs v Republic [2013] KEHC 1985 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The evidence of identification is considered sufficient. The first report was not produced but the prosecution evidence is otherwise strong. The parade was conducted properly and the appellant was found in possession of a police inspector's jacket.
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In the Matter of Hezron Odhiambo Abok v Attorney General, Republic of Kenya [2013] KEHC 645 (KLR)
✦ The petition is granted, and the intended criminal charges are uncalled for.
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Mohawk Limited v Leo Investment Limited & another [2013] KEHC 1637 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff/Applicant's application is dismissed as the Defendants/Respondents' application to set aside the award must be heard and determined first.
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Michael Kungu Kigia v Meru Teachers House Ltd & 3 others [2013] KEHC 954 (KLR)
✦ The court ruled that the execution of the order dated 7th September, 2013 was done in conformity with the time given by the court, and that the appellant's application to be heard on 23rd October, 2013 was to be heard by the court's Deputy Registrar if the judge was absent.
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Andrew Muli Mwinzi v Kay Construction Co. Ltd [2013] KEHC 6728 (KLR)
✦ Application is incompetent and is hereby struck out with no order as to costs.
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Arthun Mshila Manga v Republic [2013] KEHC 1989 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is safe and the imprisonment term is legal.
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Makhecha & Company Advocates v Central Bank of Kenya [2013] KEHC 1894 (KLR)
✦ The Court directs the Client to pay the Advocate the difference between the Judgement amount and the amount already paid, and allows the Client's Notice of Motion with costs.
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Erastus Itije M'Mutirithia v M'Mbui M'Elong'i [2013] KEHC 926 (KLR)
✦ The Court allowed the defendant to call one witness, the District Land Adjudication Officer, with the condition that the witness statement be filed and served upon the defendant within 21 days.
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Republic v Maurice Bulasio Odhiambo [2013] KEHC 2015 (KLR)
✦ The prosecution has not established a prima facie case to warrant placing the accused on his defence. The accused is hereby set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
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Atanus Khaimba Bwakwea v Republic [2013] KEHC 2016 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The death sentence is set aside and replaced with a 15-year imprisonment sentence.
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Peterson Kamau Maina (Suing as the Administrator ad litem of the Estate of Gibson Maina Muriuki) v Mahira Housing Company Limited & another [2013] KEHC 1878 (KLR)
✦ The court granted the Plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction.
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Loice Chemutai Ngurule & another v Wilfred Leshwari Kimung'en & 2 others [2013] KEHC 1074 (KLR)
✦ The court orders no more felling of trees pending the hearing and determination of the suit and grants a temporary injunction restraining the defendants from entering, trespassing, invading, harassing, remaining, evicting, damaging property, felling down trees or interfering with the plaintiffs' quiet use, enjoyment, possession and occupation of the property.
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Nyanza Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd v Credit Bank Limited & 2 others [2013] KEHC 1636 (KLR)
✦ The Court ordered the Plaintiff to deposit Shs. 25,000,000/- as security for the first Defendant's costs.
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Philemona A. Mukhaya v Republic [2013] KEHC 2011 (KLR)
✦ The sentence is reviewed to 3 months imprisonment for both burglary and stealing, to run concurrently.