Kenyan case law
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Morris Karuga Wanjiru v Republic [2017] KEHC 9547 (KLR)
✦ The remainder of the sentence is set aside, and the Applicant is ordered to be set free immediately.
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Republic v Francis Mbogo Wambugu [2017] KEHC 9506 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the prosecution made out a prima facie case and placed the accused on his defence.
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Joseph Muriuki Wachira v Republic [2017] KEHC 2816 (KLR)
✦ The appellant’s appeal is allowed in part only to the extent that his conviction on the 4th and 5th counts is quashed and sentences set aside. His appeal against the conviction and sentence on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd counts is dismissed.
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Ronald Ngeno v Republic [2017] KEHC 183 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the sentence imposed by the trial court is upheld.
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Isaac Omungo v Christopher Aseka Wangaya Constituency Returning Officer & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2708 (KLR)
✦ The preliminary objection is unmeritorious and dismissed.
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Julia Mumbi Muturi v Simon Kingori Muhoro [2017] KEHC 2828 (KLR)
✦ The court declines the applicant's motion and dismisses the appeal with costs
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Republic v Lucy Nyambura Muraya [2017] KEHC 192 (KLR)
✦ The accused is directed to give her defence to the charge.
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Republic v Geoffrey Chomba Muthoni [2017] KEHC 2783 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder contrary to section 203 of the Penal Code.
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Republic v Winstone Imbukwa Imbwaka & 3 others [2017] KEHC 2740 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the prosecution did not prove the accused formed a common intention to kill the deceased.
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Rishad Hamid Ahmed v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 2 others [2017] KEHC 3012 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the respondents' motions for extension of time and dismisses the Petitioner's application.
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C K K v Republic [2017] KEHC 1758 (KLR)
✦ The court upholds the conviction of the appellant for incest and indecent act with a child. The appeal lacks merit.
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Anne Cherono Cheroigin v Fred Ngunjiri [2017] KEHC 2345 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff has not established a prima facie case for an injunction and declines the prayer. The defendant must complete and improve the wall to the satisfaction of the plaintiff.
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Chris Mang’era Arung’a v Republic [2017] KEHC 1717 (KLR)
✦ The conviction for defilement is quashed, and the appellant is convicted for attempted rape instead.
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Republic v Henry Ngugi Njeru [2017] KEHC 2568 (KLR)
✦ The charge sheet in counts 1 and 2 was not properly drafted and rejected by the Chief Magistrate. Count 3 was not affected by the repealed law and should have been taken by the learned Magistrate. The order rejecting count 3 and discharging the respondent is set aside.
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Elex Products East Africa Limited v Business Partners International & 2 others [2017] KEHC 10046 (KLR)
✦ The application for security for costs and dismissal of the suit was granted.
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Republic v Mark Lukoye Masambaya & another [2017] KEHC 9462 (KLR)
✦ The accused persons are found guilty of murder and sentenced accordingly.
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Michael Mugo Gichonge & 4 others v Republic [2017] KEHC 2599 (KLR)
✦ The convictions and death sentences are quashed.
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Akide & Company Advocates v Kenindia Assuarance Co. Limited [2017] KEHC 2520 (KLR)
✦ The court set aside the taxing master's ruling, reviewed the disallowance of the bill of costs, and reinstated the applicant's bill of costs.
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Caleb Omoroh Owour v Family Bank Limited & another [2017] KEHC 9511 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismissed the Plaintiff's application for a temporary injunction, finding that the Plaintiff had not demonstrated a prima facie case and that the Plaintiff had not shown irreparable loss that cannot be compensated by an award in damages.
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Agnes Zani v Standard Group Limited [2017] KEHC 2368 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the plaintiff's suit with costs, finding that the article was substantially true and the defendant was reporting on a matter of public interest.
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Republic v Jacob Musee Ingosi alias Tonny [2017] KEHC 9479 (KLR)
✦ The accused was convicted of murder.
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Nucon Switchgears Pyt Limited v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited [2017] KEHC 10038 (KLR)
✦ The Court allows the prayer for a stay of proceedings for 90 days from the date of the ruling.
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Joram Nyaga Mutegi v Kenya National Highway Authority [2017] KEHC 9426 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismisses the petition.
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Republic v Stephen Koigi Sawe [2017] KEHC 202 (KLR)
✦ The accused is directed to give his defence to the charge of murder.
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Saitoti Molel v Republic [2017] KEHC 2734 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is affirmed and the sentence is upheld.