Kenyan case law
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Republic v Silas M’mwika Ntongaruni [2020] KEHC 2211 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder.
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Endavour Instrument Africa Ltd v Peter Mong’ale Nzanga & another [2020] KEHC 2336 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed on the following terms: a conditional stay of execution pending the determination of the appeal, payment of half the decretal amount to the Respondents, and the Appellant is directed to expedite the processing of its appeal.
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Dari Limited, Raphael Tuju, Mano Tuju, Alma Tuju, Yma Tuju & S.A.M Company Limited v East African Development Bank, Muniu Thoithi & George Weru (Civil Suit E469 of 2019) [2020] KEHC 10199 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (21 October 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the defendants.
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Joseph Ngaira Matere v Housing Finance Company of Kenya Limited (Civil Case E308 of 2019) [2020] KEHC 10257 (KLR) (Civ) (20 October 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the defendant.
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Kenya National Commission on Human Rights v Attorney General & 2 others [2020] KEHC 2155 (KLR)
✦ The Court held that the impugned provisions of section 8 and 9 of the Public Order Act are justifiable and within the Constitution.
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Republic v Pascal Ochieng Oyoko [2020] KEHC 2224 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the prosecution did not prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and acquitted the accused of the murder charge.
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Lake Naivasha Growers v Muigai Thuka (Civil Appeal 36 of 2017) [2020] KEHC 2064 (KLR) (19 October 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs.
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Cyril Kipruto Serem v Republic [2020] KEHC 2453 (KLR)
✦ The High Court has jurisdiction to review a trial court's decision on bail and may reduce bail conditions if the decision is plainly wrong or has resulted in a miscarriage of justice.
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Republic v Bernard Omondi Oduor [2020] KEHC 2458 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the prosecution has not discharged the legal and evidential burden of establishing a prima facie case against the accused person.
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In re Estate of Esther Wambui (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 2390 (KLR)
✦ The court declines to recuse itself and directs that the remainder of the application be canvassed before it.
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Eliseus Mutegi Mugwika v Republic [2020] KEHC 1804 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that there were compelling reasons to deny the applicant bail and dismisses the application.
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Kariuki Kimuli v David Munyoki [2020] KEHC 2444 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant’s appeal is dismissed. The learned Magistrate’s determination on the award on quantum is upheld.
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Benson Ouma Oudia v Republic [2020] KEHC 2456 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's findings and sentence are upheld.
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In re Estate of Ukongo Kainga Thathi [2020] KEHC 2314 (KLR)
✦ The court issues an injunction restraining the respondent from disposing, selling, wasting, interfering or dealing with the estate's assets, particularly the land in question, pending the hearing and determination of the main succession cause.
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Boniface Kinyua Kathuri v David Munyoki [2020] KEHC 2463 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The Appellant failed to specifically plead the injuries sustained, and the trial court's judgment is upheld.
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In re Estate of Njega Mathanjuki (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 2397 (KLR)
✦ The application is not merited as the power to order rectification is limited to errors in names or descriptions, time or place of death.
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Mathew Owino Winja & another v Joyce Atieno Ogudah [2020] KEHC 2222 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The letters of administration to the Respondent are upheld.
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Republic v Attorney General &another;Ex-parte Applicants:Jude Njomo & another [2020] KEHC 2311 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the 2nd Respondent's Notice of preliminary objection has merit and the ex parte Applicant's Notice of Motion application is hereby struck out.
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Eliseus Mutegi Mugwika v Republic [2020] KEHC 2377 (KLR)
✦ The court finds compelling reasons to deny the applicant bail and dismisses the application.
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Mwifadhi Hamisi & another v Mary Wanjiku Macharia [2020] KEHC 179 (KLR)
✦ The award of Ksh 700,000 for general damages is set aside and replaced with Ksh 150,000.
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Republic v Chief Officer, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Vihiga County Government & 2 others Exparte Afuma Limited; Attorney-General (Interested Party) [2020] KEHC 2459 (KLR)
✦ The Motion is hereby struck out as it was not opposed.
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Leah Wairimu Wanjie v Republic [2020] KEHC 155 (KLR)
✦ Application dismissed. The appropriate forum for the applicant is the Court of Appeal.
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Richard Mutunga Mutuku v Republic [2020] KEHC 1383 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the application and alters the sentence, discharging the applicant for the remaining part of the sentence (approximately 4 months). He is ordered to be released forthwith unless lawfully held.
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John Juma & 4 others v Patrick Lihanda & another; Zedekia Orera & 458 others (Interested Parties) [2020] KEHC 2372 (KLR)
✦ The application for stay of proceedings is dismissed with costs.
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Bernard Njiinu Njiraini v Clerk of the National Assembly & another; Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industrialisation,Trade & Enterprise Development & 4 others (Interested Parties) [2020] KEHC 2334 (KLR)
✦ The application is granted, and interim orders of stay are granted to stay any and further implementation of the recommendations made in the National Assembly's Parliamentary Investments Committee's Report and Recommendations dated 28th May 2020 on the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVOC) to Standard Services for Used Motor Vehicles, Mobile Equipment and Used Spare Parts as adopted on 13th October 2020, only in so far as they seek to hold the ex parte Applicant personally liable under the civil or criminal law of Kenya.