Kenyan case law
-
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.
-
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.
-
Republic v Nicholas Ngolua [2017] KEHC 1995 (KLR)
✦ The application for bond is disallowed. The accused will undergo trial while in custody.
-
In re N M M (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 9512 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the application to be listed for hearing with viva voce evidence, added the deceased's child as a respondent, and granted the applicant leave to file a supplemental affidavit.
-
Nahashon Akunga v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 3 others [2017] KEHC 2852 (KLR)
✦ The court has no jurisdiction, power, or discretion to make an order enhancing security for costs.
-
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.
-
Charles Owanga v Republic [2017] KEHC 435 (KLR)
✦ The conviction for defilement is quashed, and the appellant is convicted of attempted defilement. The sentence is set aside and the appellant is sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.
-
In re J A (Baby) [2017] KEHC 1231 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the adoption application and orders the Applicant to adopt Baby J A, declares her a Kenyan citizen by birth, and appoints Z M N as her legal guardian.
-
Clement Kungu Waibara v Annie Wanjiku Kibeh & another [2017] KEHC 2855 (KLR)
✦ The Court allowed the Respondent's application to file further affidavits. The Petitioner's application to strike out parts of the Petition and Supporting Affidavit was not granted.
-
Republic v Stephen Kangethe Moge & 2 others [2017] KEHC 208 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no prima facie case and acquits each accused of murder.
-
Republic v Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board Ex parte Christine Inokobia Limungi [2017] KEHC 2755 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the respondent to issue a current annual registration renewal certificate to the applicant and to refrain from cancelling or interfering with her certificate.
-
Republic v Nzoia Sugar Company & another ex parte Jack Mukhongo Munialo [2017] KEHC 2825 (KLR)
✦ The court found the appointment irregular and ordered the removal of Mr. Godfrey Sifuna Wanyonyi as the Managing Director.
-
John Harun Mwau v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 4 others [2017] KEHC 9453 (KLR)
✦ The High Court has jurisdiction to hear the petition.
-
Republic v Charles Kimani Mbugua [2017] KEHC 1929 (KLR)
✦ The court finds a prima facie case exists to warrant the accused to be placed on his defence.
-
Republic v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Ex Parte Khelef Khalifa & another [2017] KEHC 9447 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the application for certiorari, finding that the Respondent's decision to appoint constituency and deputy constituency returning officers was made without following the laid down procedure of the law, violating the Constitution and the law.
-
O K v M E [2017] KEHC 2821 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the child to stay with her grandmother's home for 45 days, pending further directions on welfare, care, and parental responsibility.
-
Saadia Hirbo v Adan Haile Darche [2017] KEHC 2242 (KLR)
✦ The suit is reinstated with strict conditions
-
Margaret Moraa v Shem Onyiego (Chairman Kisii Tomatoes Group & 4 others [2017] KEHC 2651 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the petition as it was not properly filed and the respondents did not infringe on the petitioners constitutional rights.
-
Omar Sharrif Hasim & another v Boniface Ashindu Isundu & 2 others (suing as Legal representatives of the estate of Moses Kaitoro (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 9615 (KLR)
✦ Application for dismissal of appeal for want of prosecution is dismissed.
-
Republic v Inspector General - National Police Service & 2 others Ex Parte Wilfred Kashoga Saroni & 5 others [2017] KEHC 9450 (KLR)
✦ The applicants' pleadings are valid and the respondents' application is dismissed
-
Mohammed Ali Abdalla v Mary Njeri Mohammed [2017] KEHC 942 (KLR)
✦ The instant revisional proceedings are hereby marked as having abated.
-
Kalka Flowers Ltd v Bank of Baroda Ltd Kenya & another [2017] KEHC 2223 (KLR)
✦ The court vacates the interim orders granted earlier.
-
Mohamed Mahamud Ali v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEHC 1705 (KLR)
✦ PW7's testimony is relevant to the petition and does not introduce new grounds.
-
Michael Gichuru v Rigathi Gachagua & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2888 (KLR)
✦ The court will not strike out the 1st respondent's response due to non-compliance with the rules, as the non-compliance does not undermine the determination of the dispute or prejudice any of the parties.
-
Doreen Kwamboka Nyakundi v Peter Weru Munga & another [2017] KEHC 2528 (KLR)
✦ The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, granting a permanent injunction and declaring her as the rightful owner.