Kenyan case law
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Malik Okinda Abdallah & 2 others v Republic [2017] KEHC 2716 (KLR)
✦ The convictions are quashed for the 1st appellant and affirmed for the 2nd appellant. The 2nd appellant is sentenced to 3 years imprisonment on Count II, with the sentence held in abeyance.
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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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Samuel Kariuki Murimi another v Wambui [2017] KEHC 2847 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed for want of prosecution with costs to the Respondent.
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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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Republic v Henry Anyangu Anyinya [2017] KEHC 1617 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the charge of murder has been proved beyond reasonable doubt.
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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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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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Richard Ng'ang'a Wairutu v Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited [2017] KEHC 9510 (KLR)
✦ There was no typographical error in the 2nd Agreement dated 25 February 2006, and the Plaintiff had not cleared the loan as per the Agreement. The Defendant was within its rights in serving the Statutory Notice dated 30 November 2010.
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Stephen Maleve & another v Kenya Power & Lightining Co. Ltd & another [2017] KEHC 1051 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the Taxing Officer did not misdirect herself or act on wrong principles when taxing the applicant’s Bill of costs.
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Mauri Onyalo Yambo & another v Housing Finance Company (K) Limited & another [2017] KEHC 10039 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiffs' application is dismissed with costs
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Elisha Maiya Omulama & another v Republic [2017] KEHC 2733 (KLR)
✦ Affirm conviction and sentence, varying the sentence for Count II to 20 years' imprisonment held in abeyance due to death sentence for Count I.
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Newton Oirere Nyambariga v KCB Bank Kenya Limited & another [2017] KEHC 2434 (KLR)
✦ No cause of action for Breach of Trust is disclosed and that portion of the Plaintiff's claim is struck out. Otherwise, the Notice of Motion dated 5th December 2016 is dismissed with 2/3 costs of the Plaintiff.
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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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Mohammed Omar v Republic [2017] KEHC 498 (KLR)
✦ The appellant's plea of guilty was properly recorded and the trial court's conviction was upheld.
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Republic v Wycliff Obuchere (Criminal Case 1 of 2014) [2017] KEHC 322 (KLR) (13 October 2017) (Ruling)
✦ The accused is directed to give his defence.
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Peter Omolo v Match Masters Limited [2017] KEHC 2478 (KLR)
✦ The appeal succeeds and the Appellant will have judgment in the sum of Kshs. 108,000/- less contribution of 50% which works down to Kshs. 54,000/-.
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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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Lesiolo Limited v Kenya Seed Company Limited [2017] KEHC 798 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the plaintiff could prove a special loss of Kshs.2,578,800/= and entered judgment accordingly.
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Joseph Karaimu Muhumuki v Republic [2017] KEHC 432 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is reduced to 10 years imprisonment.
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Julius Kiringo v Jackson Karanja Githaiga [2017] KEHC 2862 (KLR)
✦ The application for stay of execution is refused. The applicant is granted leave to appeal out of time, and the costs are divided between the parties.
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Republic v Cornelius Mutemi alias David Mutiemi [2017] KEHC 9493 (KLR)
✦ The court found the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt and acquitted the accused.
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Cricentia Veronica Atieno v Samuel Oloo Okoth [2017] KEHC 2936 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is disallowed with costs to the respondent
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Republic v George Manyange Bagwasi [2017] KEHC 2881 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, the order refusing the adjournment is set aside, and the prosecution is given the opportunity to call its witnesses.
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Joel Kipkosgei Sigei v Peter Maina Macharia [2017] KEHC 537 (KLR)
✦ The High Court transfers the case to the Environment and Land Court due to the court's jurisdictional limitations.
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Kicham Pullung v Republic [2017] KEHC 3010 (KLR)
✦ The charge was found to be duplex and the appellant should have been charged under Section 296(2) of the Penal Code.