Kenyan case law

• In re Estate of Karuri Magu (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 1992 (KLR)

  ✦ The grand-children are not dependants of the deceased and do not qualify to inherit any interest in the deceased’s estate. The property known as land parcel number Konyu/Gachuku/14 measuring 1.5 Acres shall be divided equally between the protestor and the respondent.

  [2016] KEHC 1992 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 October 2016

• Patrick Mwangi Wanjiku & another v Republic [2016] KEHC 2114 (KLR)

  ✦ The application for bail is not merited and is disallowed.

  [2016] KEHC 2114 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 October 2016

• Morris Andabo v Republic [2016] KEHC 2532 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed in its entirety as the findings of the trial court were based on sound evidence and the law.

  [2016] KEHC 2532 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 October 2016

• In re Baby J [2016] KEHC 1693 (KLR)

  ✦ The court allows the adoption application and orders the Applicants to adopt Baby J.

  [2016] KEHC 1693 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 October 2016

• In re Adoption of Baby L O T [2016] KEHC 631 (KLR)

  ✦ The court allows the adoption application and orders the child to be adopted by the Applicants.

  [2016] KEHC 631 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 October 2016

• Peter Maina Choi v Republic [2016] KEHC 2305 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The sentence is upheld.

  [2016] KEHC 2305 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• In re S R S [2016] KEHC 2308 (KLR)

  ✦ The patient is adjudged to be a person suffering from mental disorder, and the petitioner is appointed as guardian and manager of the patient's estate.

  [2016] KEHC 2308 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• M F M D C S v F B [2016] KEHC 8175 (KLR)

  ✦ The respondent's motion for review is disallowed

  [2016] KEHC 8175 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Julius Masiva Ombuga v Raila Amolo Odinga & 6 others [2016] KEHC 2238 (KLR)

  ✦ The court lacks jurisdiction to hear the petition and therefore strikes it out with no orders as to costs.

  [2016] KEHC 2238 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• P.M.D v N.E.M [2016] KEHC 2292 (KLR)

  ✦ The marriage has irretrievably broken down and is dissolved.

  [2016] KEHC 2292 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Alhajj Mohamed Omar Masumbuko & another v Sam Aola Ooko & 3 others [2016] KEHC 2574 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the defendants/respondents.

  [2016] KEHC 2574 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Corporate Insurance Company Limited v Star General Contractors Limited [2016] KEHC 2205 (KLR)

  ✦ The Plaintiff has proved its case on a balance of probability and the judgment is hereby entered in favor of the Plaintiff.

  [2016] KEHC 2205 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Republic v Kenya Revenue Authority ex parte Tom Odhiambo Ojienda Sc t/a Prof. Tom Ojienda & Associates [2016] KEHC 8473 (KLR)

  ✦ The court extended the time for filing the application for leave to apply for judicial review, finding that the applicant's application was not belated.

  [2016] KEHC 8473 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Benedict Mutiso Kasango & another v Paul Muli Nzioki [2016] KEHC 1883 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is allowed, and the Deputy Registrar is ordered to sign the relevant documents to enable the lawful and expeditious transfer of the land to the applicant.

  [2016] KEHC 1883 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Aggrey Okoth Otieno v Republic [2016] KEHC 2122 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the Appellant is set free.

  [2016] KEHC 2122 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Bakehouse Investments Limited v Bake N Bite (Nairobi) Limited [2016] KEHC 8621 (KLR)

  ✦ The Court granted the Plaintiff's application for Summary Judgment.

  [2016] KEHC 8621 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• M C S v J O O [2016] KEHC 8180 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is dismissed as it has not been made out for the setting aside of the orders made on 23 January 2015.

  [2016] KEHC 8180 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• In re Estate of Fraciah Wanjiku Kariuki (Deceased) [2016] KEHC 2354 (KLR)

  ✦ The court shall not determine the application at this stage and the applicant shall cause Mary Njeri Kamanu and Rachael Gathoni Njoroge to file affidavits stating whether or not they are interested in taking a share in the estate of their dead mother.

  [2016] KEHC 2354 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Munene Njeru v Republic [2016] KEHC 2496 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is allowed and the sentence is reduced to the term the appellant has already served (20 months). He is released forthwith unless lawfully held.

  [2016] KEHC 2496 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Republic v Milton Amugume Luvisia & another [2016] KEHC 2417 (KLR)

  ✦ The court found that the deceased died and that there was a nexus between the death and the unlawful acts of the accused. However, the court found that the prosecution failed to establish malice aforethought.

  [2016] KEHC 2417 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Atiang’ Siala v Teresia Adhiambo Shikuku [2016] KEHC 2445 (KLR)

  ✦ The grant of letters of administration intestate shall now issue to Teresia Adhiambo Shikuku.

  [2016] KEHC 2445 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Republic v Fredrick Wakala [2016] KEHC 2450 (KLR)

  ✦ The court finds the prosecution did not prove the accused's actus reus or mens rea, and acquits the accused of murder.

  [2016] KEHC 2450 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Martin Muremi Mugo v Republic [2016] KEHC 2490 (KLR)

  ✦ The appellant's appeal against conviction and sentence has no merit and is dismissed.

  [2016] KEHC 2490 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Republic v Amina Shiraz Yakub [2016] KEHC 2407 (KLR)

  ✦ The accused is granted bail on stringent terms including depositing her passport, a bond, reporting orders, and monthly mentions.

  [2016] KEHC 2407 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016

• Republic v Noel Wanjiku Njuguna [2016] KEHC 2419 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is allowed, and the acquittal is set aside. The Respondent is convicted of causing grievous harm to the complainant.

  [2016] KEHC 2419 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 October 2016