Kenyan case law
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Republic v Joseph Kamande Maina [2013] KEHC 1158 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found not guilty and acquitted
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Philip Mukui Wasike v James Lusweti Mukwe, IEBC & Silas Rotich (Petition 5 of 2013) [2013] KEHC 2233 (KLR) (26 September 2013) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the petition lacking in specificity and particularity, but did not deviate from its previous finding. The court ordered a scrutiny and recount in specified polling stations.
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Republic v Peter Kinyua Mwangi [2013] KEHC 2018 (KLR)
✦ The application for bail is dismissed as the trial has progressed substantially and justice would be served by expediting the trial.
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John Okello Nagafwa v Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2013] KEHC 1885 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the election was valid and conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner, and there was no need for a fresh election.
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Peter Lotangor v Republic [2013] KEHC 1132 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld with a reduced sentence to 3 years imprisonment.
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Mutuku Maithya & 3 others v Ngila Maithya 4 others & another [2013] KEHC 2049 (KLR)
✦ The court grants leave to the applicants to be enjoined to the suit as interested parties.
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In Re A .M. C alias N. D. M [Minor] [2013] KEHC 2226 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the applicants' application to adopt the child and appoints S E J V K and J K H of [particulars withheld] Sweden as legal guardians in case of misfortune to the applicants.
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Joseph Mugo v Grace Wanjiku Njenga & another [2013] KEHC 6748 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the Plaintiff's application lacks merit and is ordered dismissed with costs to the Defendants.
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Newton Mungala v Inspector-General of Police & 4 others [2013] KEHC 2126 (KLR)
✦ The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents are restrained from demanding the petitioner to produce the vendor (Jeff Kiriga Gicharu) to the investigative arm of government.
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In-re Baby K N (Minor) (Adoption Cause 7 of 2010) [2013] KEHC 2144 (KLR) (Family) (26 September 2013) (Ruling)
✦ The previous adoption judgment is set aside and reviewed as per the application
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Republic v Public Service Commission of Kenya & 2 others Ex-Parte Julius Odol Noberts & 27 others [2013] KEHC 6659 (KLR)
✦ The court grants an order of Certiorari, but dismisses the application with costs to the respondents.
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Joash Wamang’oli v Independent and Boundaries Electoral Commission,Benard Oduol, Returning officer of Webuye West Constituency,Daniel Wanyama Sitati & Zachary Kariuki Kiaga (Election Petition 6 of 2013) [2013] KEHC 2236 (KLR) (26 September 2013) (Judgment)
✦ The court found errors and omissions in the results, ruling that the circumstances did not affect the results and awarding costs to the petitioner and the 3rd respondent.
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In the Matter of Baby R [2013] KEHC 6645 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the applicant's application to adopt the child. The consent of the biological parents of the child is hereby dispensed with. The applicant, R M M, is hereby allowed to adopt the child, Baby R [minor]. She shall hereafter be known as M N M [minor]. K W M is hereby appointed the legal guardian of the child in the event of the untoward happening to the applicant.
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D N K v C S M [2013] KEHC 6644 (KLR)
✦ The court is not prepared to interfere with the decision of the trial court and dismisses the application to stay the order
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Joseph Muraguri Mbitu v Francis Ngari Wamunyu [2013] KEHC 1882 (KLR)
✦ Leave to file appeal out of time is granted, and the applicant is ordered to file the appeal within 14 days. A temporary stay is granted pending the appeal, and the subordinate court is ordered to furnish the applicant with certified copies of the proceedings and judgment within 14 days.
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Cleophas Omariba Oyaro & 4 others v Peter Njabi Njoroge [2013] KEHC 7034 (KLR)
✦ The court granted the permanent injunction and ordered the defendant to pay exemplary damages for mental anguish.
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Republic v Sospeter Njeru Nthiga [2013] KEHC 2024 (KLR)
✦ The accused is acquitted
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In Re Baby R W [Minor] [2013] KEHC 6649 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the applicant's application to adopt Baby R W, and the consent of the biological parents is dispensed with.
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Michael M'Rinyiru M'Mwirichia v Isaya Mwenda [2013] KEHC 930 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed
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Board of Trustees African Inland Church v Athanas Kisilu Nganda [2013] KEHC 2232 (KLR)
✦ The injunction order issued herein lapsed, and consequently, it is discharged and/or set aside.
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Republic v John Muganda Charasi [2013] KEHC 1983 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no compelling reasons to deny bail and releases the accused on the following terms: a bond of Kshs.1,000,000/- with two sureties of like amount, reporting to the Muthangari Police Station once every 2 weeks, not leaving the jurisdiction without leave, and attending court once every month starting October 31, 2013.
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Geoffrey Mundia Kabethi v Peter Wanjohi Njogu & another [2013] KEHC 6660 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the Originating Summons dated 3/3/2012 with costs, finding the suit to be res judicata and dismissing the plaintiff's claims.
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John Nakhabi Okelo v Obura Nelson [2013] KEHC 2248 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the Lower court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the cases related to environment, use, occupation, and title to land.
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Stephen Wambiro Kibiro v Republic [2013] KEHC 2219 (KLR)
✦ The Chamber Summons application for bail pending appeal is granted.
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Nuh Nassir Abdi v Ali Wario & 2 others [2013] KEHC 6021 (KLR)
✦ The Court found discrepancies in the votes cast and declared the 1st respondent the winner with a margin of 11 votes.