Kenyan case law
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W B & another v R A B & another [2017] KEHC 1020 (KLR)
✦ W B and A M B are declared to be suffering from a mental illness. R A B and S M B are appointed as guardians and managers of their estate.
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Alice Wanjiru Njiru v Kenya School of Law, Council of Legal Education, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education Science & Technology, Kenya National Qualification Authority, Commission for Universities Education, University of Nairobi, Moi University, Kenyatta University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Science & Technology, Kisii University, African Nazarene University, Riara University, Mount Kenya University, Strathmore University, Kabarak University, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi Institute of Business Studies & Kenya Universities & Colleges Central Placement Service (Petition 132 of 2013) [2017] KEHC 2577 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (30 October 2017) (Judgment)
✦ The Court held that the Kenya School of Law Act does not violate the Petitioner's constitutional rights, and the refusal to recognize and approve her LL.B degree is in accordance with the law.
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Joseph Wamburu Tumbu & another v Jane Mwende Mbatha [2017] KEHC 1281 (KLR)
✦ The trial court applied the correct principles of law in assessing the damages
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Edward Kabiu Njau v Republic [2017] KEHC 9554 (KLR)
✦ The application for bail pending appeal is granted. The applicant is admitted to bail pending appeal with the same terms as those granted by the trial court. The cash bail of Kshs. 500,000/- held in Milimani Criminal Case 1021 of 2013 shall be applied as the cash bail in this matter.
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Cyprian Kithure Gaichena v Jeremiah Muthengi [2017] KEHC 2216 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed due to the plaintiff's failure to comply with court orders and abuse of court process.
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Republic v Director of Public Prosecutions & 2 others [2017] KEHC 94 (KLR)
✦ The court orders a prohibition on the Respondents from prosecuting the applicant in the criminal case.
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Mark Nkonana Supeyo & another v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2751 (KLR)
✦ The third respondent's application for legal representation and further affidavits is dismissed with costs to the petitioners, with the exception of admitting Yano & Company Advocates as additional counsel.
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Republic v Preliminary Inquiry Committee (PIC) & another Ex-parte Donald Oyatsi [2017] KEHC 9632 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the PIC had jurisdiction to consider and determine the complaint, and the applicable law is the 1979 MPD Act and its regulations.
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M W M v H M M [2017] KEHC 9550 (KLR)
✦ The Kansas court had jurisdiction to dissolve the marriage, and the decree is valid in Kenya. The properties are matrimonial properties and should be sold and shared equally.
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Republic v Rebecca Jeptum Koima [2017] KEHC 97 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the accused acted in self-defense and acquitted her of the charge of murder.
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Jimmy Odari & 6 others v Minister for Local Government & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2587 (KLR)
✦ The transfer of the estate does not violate the petitioners' rights under Article 43 (1) (b) of the Constitution.
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Muturi Mwaniki & Wamiti Advocates v EdwardMukundi Karanja & 2 others [2017] KEHC 9551 (KLR)
✦ The Preliminary Objection filed on 7th April 2016 is partially upheld with regard to the pending proceedings of Bill of Costs of 10th march 2014 limited to determining quantum. The pending Bill of Costs is struck off.
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Artan Hussein & 2 others v Said Hamadi Upepo [2017] KEHC 1073 (KLR)
✦ The court upholds the award of general damages and dismisses the appeal.
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Elizabeth Ongoro Amollo v Francis Kajwang Tom Joseph, Karen Wachera Mwangi & Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (Election Petition 5 of 2017) [2017] KEHC 2527 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (30 October 2017) (Ruling)
✦ The court ordered the petitioner to provide certain particulars within 24 hours of the ruling.
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Ashford Miriti v Daniel Nyaga [2017] KEHC 2567 (KLR)
✦ Daniel Nyaga is a dependant and should inherit a share of the estate.
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Elizabeth Ongoro Amollo v Francis Kajwang Tom Joseph & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2539 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs.
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Dennis Koech & another v Republic [2017] KEHC 406 (KLR)
✦ The convictions and sentences are quashed due to the lack of identification evidence and the trial court's reliance on unreliable identification evidence.
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Peter Njoroge v Republic [2017] KEHC 828 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld
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Cosmas Foleni Kenga v Independent Election and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2261 (KLR)
✦ The Petitioner is allowed to withdraw as a petitioner but denied leave to withdraw the entire petition. The application for substitution of petitioner by one ESTHER KACHE ZERO is allowed.
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Republic v Nicholas Ngolua [2017] KEHC 1995 (KLR)
✦ The application for bond is disallowed. The accused will undergo trial while in custody.
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Republic v Fredrick Otieno & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2769 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution did not establish a prima facie case and the evidence of identification was insufficient. The accused are acquitted.
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In re N K (Minor) [2017] KEHC 2371 (KLR)
✦ The Court orders that the Applicant CKM is allowed to adopt Baby NK and he shall be known as IKM
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In re Estate of Elias Njoroge Ndungu (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 9531 (KLR)
✦ The Application for revocation of the grant of Letters of Administration is dismissed with costs.
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Justus Kiprotich Koech & another v Republic [2017] KEHC 372 (KLR)
✦ The conviction of the two appellants was upheld, and their sentence of 15 years imprisonment was confirmed.
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Elizabeth Ongoroamollo v Francis Kajwang Tom Joseph & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2537 (KLR)
✦ The court denied the application for the provision of lists of presiding officers and clerks and ordered the petitioner to provide evidence necessitating the access or audit of KIEMS kit.