Kenyan case law
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John Bosco Maundu v William Wambua Kiwia & 2 others [2015] KEHC 1478 (KLR)
✦ The motion is allowed in terms of prayers 3, 4 and 5
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Paola Tarlazzi (suing through his attorney and/or Agent) Carla Tarlazzi v Roberto Ciavolella [2015] KEHC 1966 (KLR)
✦ The Application is dismissed with costs.
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Republic v Oldonyonyokie Group Ranch Registrar of Group Representatives Ex parte Joseph Sapati Sakaya, James Sankaire, Eliud Pussaren Ntompo, Daniel Ng’otiek Njui, Ng’otiek Meshololo, David Selela Rakua, Julius Matiilong Karei, Koinata Ole Tiges, Brian Shapashina Kereto, Joseph Leng’en Nkodupoi, Loishoo Lolamal, Rapaiyo Kertela & Samperu Maritet (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Application 88 of 2015) [2015] KEHC 896 (KLR) (23 October 2015) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the ex-parte Applicants leave to apply for certiorari to quash the proceedings and election of officials of Oldonyonyokie Group Ranch, and mandamus to compel the Registrar of Group Representatives to convene a Special General Meeting.
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East African Breweries Limited v Aristide Brillant Nkoumondo [2015] KEHC 1453 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the suit discloses no reasonable cause of action and is dismissed.
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Republic v David Benson Kipkerich Chumo [2015] KEHC 1546 (KLR)
✦ The accused is placed on his defence under Section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
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Joackim Ngugi Kiarie v G. Z Ulyate & 6 others [2015] KEHC 297 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the plaintiff's application to amend the order to include the words 'by adverse possession and occupation' as it was an omission not to include the reason for ordering the plaintiff to be registered as owner of the suit property in the decree.
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Republic v Muthiora Thuranira [2015] KEHC 1732 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder.
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Republic v Richard Opuko Were & 2 others [2015] KEHC 1658 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the evidence presented by the prosecution was insufficient to prove the accused's guilt and sets them free.
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Simon Kibaru Karanja v Republic [2015] KEHC 7914 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are quashed. The Appellant is set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
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Stephen Biko Onyango & 4 others v Republic [2015] KEHC 7865 (KLR)
✦ The Appellants' appeals are dismissed. Their convictions and sentences are upheld.
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Republic v Musa Ochieng Ogoya [2015] KEHC 1596 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of manslaughter.
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Christopher Kileta & 9 others v Governor – Taita Taveta County & another [2015] KEHC 1990 (KLR)
✦ The Petitioners' petition is dismissed, and any interim or conservatory orders are vacated.
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Jastin Lauzi & another v Republic [2015] KEHC 7884 (KLR)
✦ The convictions and sentences are upheld. The ground of appeal challenging the conviction on the basis of identification evidence lacks merit. The right to fair trial under Section 200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code is not infringed.
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Republic v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry Of Devolution & Planning & another Ex-Parte Samson Ragama T/A Sacone Contractors [2015] KEHC 7881 (KLR)
✦ The application for an order of mandamus is dismissed as the Applicant has not met the conditions for issuance.
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Republic v JCR [2015] KEHC 8518 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the accused guilty of manslaughter and convicts him accordingly.
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Republic v Kennedy Ochieng Ongindo [2015] KEHC 1954 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and is convicted accordingly.
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Robert Muli Matolo v Republic [2015] KEHC 1800 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the Appellant's right to a fair hearing was violated by the prosecution not furnishing him with evidence of PW3 in advance.
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Milton L. Milimu v Coast Bus Safaris Ltd &another; [2015] KEHC 7934 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant's uncontroverted oral testimony and production of the police abstract were enough proof that he was a passenger in the accident motor-vehicle.
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Nelson Iteba Bigogo v Patrick Kimeli Chepngok [2015] KEHC 7928 (KLR)
✦ The preliminary objection to the execution proceedings is upheld, and the litigation has come to an end.
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John Kimani v William Kipkurui t/a Wilkori Building Contractors [2015] KEHC 1190 (KLR)
✦ The appellant is awarded Ksh 378,208, interest at commercial rates, and costs of the appeal and the lower court.
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Republic v Millicent Atieno Otieno [2015] KEHC 1923 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder.
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B M G v E C [2015] KEHC 7956 (KLR)
✦ The Originating Summons is dismissed with no order as to costs.
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Michael Wafula Wambani v Josephat Musyimi Makau & Director of Public Prosecution [2015] KEHC 1992 (KLR)
✦ The petitioners' Constitutional rights were not violated. The conviction was not based on the two added items. The non-compliance with section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Act does not lead to automatic nullification of the proceedings.
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Robert Muli Matolo v Republic [2015] KEHC 1121 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the Appellant's right to a fair hearing was not violated, and the learned trial magistrate correctly interpreted Article 50(4) of the Constitution.
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Republic v Registrar of Societies & 7 others Ex-parte Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Ameru Elders [2015] KEHC 7786 (KLR)
✦ The notice of motion fails and is dismissed.