Kenyan case law
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Josephat Kimeu Mutevu v Republic [2020] KEHC 2596 (KLR)
✦ There was a violation of the Appellant's right to a fair trial. The evidence adduced was sufficient to sustain a conviction.
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Dayton Valuers Limited v John Ngugi [2020] KEHC 2693 (KLR)
✦ The defendant's application to set aside the judgment is dismissed as the defendant was not denied the right to be heard and was not diligent in prosecuting the case.
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In re Estate Virginia Sangalo Luseno(Deceased) [2020] KEHC 2124 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, the applicant is granted 14 days from the date herein to file his Notice of Appeal out of time and further to file his appeal out of time against the decision of the High Court dated 23rd July 2019.
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Bahari (T) Company Limited v Alibhai Ramji Investment Limited [2020] KEHC 1905 (KLR)
✦ The court allowed the application for a stay of execution pending Appeal and directed the applicant to deposit the logbook of its machinery and file its Record of Appeal.
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Benson Wahinya Mathenge v Republic [2020] KEHC 2553 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the prosecution had proved the appellant's intention to commit the offense beyond reasonable doubt and that the appellant failed to call the Investigating Officer.
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Erick Omeny v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industrialization,Trade & Enterprise Development; Flora Mutahi & another (Interested Parties) [2020] KEHC 2625 (KLR)
✦ The court has no jurisdiction to handle the instant petition and transfers the matter to the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC).
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Ashwin Ramji Gudka v Walter Ratemo [2020] KEHC 2400 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the trial court's order is set aside. The respondent's application for extension of time is dismissed.
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Auto Hauliers Company Limited v Margaret Muthoni Kinyeni & 2 others [2020] KEHC 2521 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs. The award by the lower court is upheld, with a correction of the special damage component by Kshs. 200/=
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Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd v Rassul Nzembe Mwadzaya [2020] KEHC 2561 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the Respondent did not prove negligence against the Appellant.
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Lydia Mukami Nyambura v Republic [2020] KEHC 10127 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the application as the motor vehicle is part of the prosecution's case and its release may prejudice the prosecution's case. The court cannot inquire into the propriety of the trial court's decision.
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EO v COO (Civil Appeal 43B of 2019) [2020] KEHC 2468 (KLR) (7 October 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the application for additional evidence, finding that the evidence is credible and will assist the court in making a fair final determination.
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Onesmus Ingos Isindu v Republic [2020] KEHC 2548 (KLR)
✦ The sentence is reversed and reduced to two years from the date 18/4/2016. The applicant is released from prison on conditions.
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Aswa Developers & Contractors Limited Compact v Freight Systems Limited [2020] KEHC 2555 (KLR)
✦ The court declines the application and orders it to be dismissed with costs.
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CTO v Republic [2020] KEHC 1968 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed to substitute the charge of defilement with incest and the sentence of life imprisonment with 18 years concurrent.
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Waibara v Kibeh & another (Petition 210 of 2020) [2020] KEHC 2834 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (7 October 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The seat of the Member of the National Assembly for Gatundu North Constituency should not be declared vacant
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Republic v Nairobi County Government Director of Public Health & another; Vivo Energy Kenya Limited (Interested Party); Kenmark Trading t/a Foodies Supermarket (Interested Party) [2020] KEHC 2268 (KLR)
✦ The suit is hereby marked as withdrawn with no order as to costs, and this file is accordingly closed.
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Daniel Kahiga & another v Janet Jeruto Tolong & another [2020] KEHC 2530 (KLR)
✦ The Court grants the application, allowing the appellants to deposit half of the balance of the decretal sum in a joint interest earning account within 3 months from the date hereof.
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Jacinta Anyago Obungu v Republic [2020] KEHC 10155 (KLR)
✦ The Applicant's application lacks merit and is dismissed. The trial court's file shall be returned to the Magistrate's court.
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Anthony Juma Opondo & another v Republic [2020] KEHC 2540 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the question of whether the appellants summoned PW10 is not material to the issue before the trial court.
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Margaret Kannes Muyanga v Jamal Abdulkarim Musa [2020] KEHC 2617 (KLR)
✦ The court sets aside the trial magistrate's finding of no liability and orders the defendant to bear 80% of the liability, while the plaintiff bears 20%.
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Dora Mbula t/a Tamarillo Junior Academy v Africa Merchant Assurance Company Limited; Hillary Nyabali Ndusu (Interested Party) [2020] KEHC 2554 (KLR)
✦ The application is granted, and the costs of the application are borne by the defendant.
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Kennedy Odhiambo Kawala v Housing Finance Company Limited [2020] KEHC 2602 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Defendant.
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Bebadis Company Limited & 2 others v Sylvia Wamboi Karanja & another [2020] KEHC 2821 (KLR)
✦ The application will be placed before the incoming judge, Justice Mabeya, on a date to be fixed at the reading of the Ruling today.
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Republic v Denis Ndubi Mauda [2020] KEHC 10169 (KLR)
✦ The court found no compelling reasons to deny bail and granted bail with conditions.
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RJ Varsani Enterprises Limited v Chelsea Holdings Limited & 4 others [2020] KEHC 2541 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs, as the plaintiff has not demonstrated that the claim is admitted.