Kenyan case law
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Regina Pacis University College Suing Thro' the Board of Trustees & another v William Charles Fryda [2014] KEHC 1765 (KLR)
✦ The status quo is maintained, and the properties are used as per the Orders of Hon. Mwera, J and Hon. Emukule J.
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Martha Wambui v Irene Wanjiru Mwangi & another [2014] KEHC 2212 (KLR)
✦ Application to vacate the stay order is allowed
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Beatrice Chebendi Henry v Nelson Mukisi Maruti [2014] KEHC 2256 (KLR)
✦ Beatrice Chebendi Henry is entitled to inherit the land as it belonged to her late father. The estate will be distributed as follows: 3 acres to Beatrice Chebendi Henry, and the remainder to be held in trust and distributed equally to the families of the sons of the late Maruti Tarakwa.
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Equity Bank Limited v Adopt a Light Limited [2014] KEHC 2253 (KLR)
✦ The court recognized and enforced the arbitral award
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Republic v Nicholas Omondi Ondiek [2014] KEHC 8810 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder
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Nizar Hudani Associates (A firm of Consulting Engineers whose Sole proprietor is Niazar Hudani) v Attorney General (On behalf of the Government of Kenya and the Ministry of roads and Public Works) [2014] KEHC 2240 (KLR)
✦ The application to reinstate the suit is allowed with costs
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Antony Chinedu Ifedigbo v Elegance Investment Limited & another [2014] KEHC 2300 (KLR)
✦ The application for an ex-parte stay of execution of the decree is granted
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Mareka & Company Advocate v Zekhem Construction (Kenya) [2014] KEHC 545 (KLR)
✦ The Court denied the application for an extension of time to file the Notice of Objection.
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Patrick Lumumba Inyangala v Sheng Li China Company Ltd & another [2014] KEHC 8372 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed as the 2nd Defendant is a rightful party and the suit is properly before the Environment and Land Court in Machakos.
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Ramadhan Wesonga v Republic [2014] KEHC 2342 (KLR)
✦ The prosecution proved its case as required and the appeal lacks merit.
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In Re the Matter of J A (Minor) [2014] KEHC 2001 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed. The applicants A E M and L C W N M are hereby allowed to adopt baby J A. He shall henceforth be known as A M.
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I.S.D v S.W.N [2014] KEHC 609 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is dissolved, with the Respondent granted custody of the child and the Petitioner granted access and maintenance.
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Republic v Geoffrey Mwangi Karungu [2014] KEHC 1314 (KLR)
✦ The prosecution has no witness and therefore no evidence to indict the accused for murder. The accused is acquitted and discharged.
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Al-Jalal Enterprises Limited v Gulf African Bank Limited [2014] KEHC 2323 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff/Applicant's application for injunctions was denied.
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Christopher Lesire Mutunkei v Paul Sane Nanapu & 2 others [2014] KEHC 1931 (KLR)
✦ The motion is dismissed and the costs are awarded to the respondents.
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Office Technologies Limited v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission [2014] KEHC 2250 (KLR)
✦ The court allowed the application and entered judgment for the Plaintiff for the sum of Kshs.220,440,000 with interest as from 14th March 2013, until payment in full.
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Arnacherry Limited v Attorney General [2014] KEHC 8304 (KLR)
✦ The Petition is dismissed with costs.
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Mbuthia Macharia v Annah Ndingwa Mutua & another [2014] KEHC 8364 (KLR)
✦ The suit is not suitable for entry of a summary judgment as the issue is triable and should be ventilated at a full trial.
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In Re Estate of Mbarak Ali Gadim (Deceased) [2014] KEHC 2201 (KLR)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed. The applicant is allowed to proceed with the suit.
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Cleophas Wakhungu Malala v Speaker Kakamega County Assembly & 2 others [2014] KEHC 2282 (KLR)
✦ The 1st respondent is found to be in contempt of court and is penalized to pay a fine of KShs.200,000/=. The application for reinstatement of the petitioner to the office as acting speaker is disallowed.
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Lilian Waithira Muiruri v Zacharia Mugenyo Kaburu [2014] KEHC 632 (KLR)
✦ The suit is hereby struck out without costs to either party.
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Republic v Land Registrar Kajiado North District & 6 others Ex-Parte Irene Naipanoi Montet [2014] KEHC 8306 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as the summons was not issued under the repealed Act, and the respondents are not public bodies. The failure to properly intitule the proceedings may lead to denial of costs.
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Mwaura Karuga v Embakasi Ranching Company Ltd [2014] KEHC 1792 (KLR)
✦ The court holds that the Motion dated 26th August 2014 is merited and ought to be allowed. Judgment be and is hereby entered against Defendant as prayed in the plaint prayers 1 and 2.
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Gatonye Victor Kariuki v John Guto & 3 others [2014] KEHC 2315 (KLR)
✦ The court directs the case to proceed to full hearing on its merits and sets a date for further directions.
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In Re John Karoki Kariuki (Debtor) [2014] KEHC 2268 (KLR)
✦ The court declared the debtor bankrupt and granted a stay of execution.