Kenyan case law

Mulamba (Suing as the Secretary of Government of Kakamega Staff Welfare Association) v Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited (Civil Appeal 1 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15418 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs as the trial court did not exercise its discretion improperly.

In re Estate of Masila Mwaniki-Deceased (Succession Cause 233 of 2015) [2022] KEHC 15213 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application for revocation of the grant.

Republic v Kisaka (Criminal Case E027 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 16489 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court ordered Selina Kisaka to serve a probation sentence of three years, with the condition that she adhere to the terms of probation or face a custodial sentence.

In re Estate of Petro Ogara Nyamodhi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 121 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15240 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.

Ponangipalli Venkata Ramana Rao Administrator of Midland Hauliers Ltd v Kotesha & another (Insolvency Notice E008 of 2019) [2022] KEHC 15301 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The term of appointment of the Administrator be and is hereby extended by a further term of two (2) years.

In re Estate of Anyiri Obara (Deceased) (Succession Cause 130 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15258 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court transfers Bondo PM Succession Cause No. E354/2021 to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.

In re Estate of Musa Ayot Alago alias Apollo Musa (Deceased) (Succession Cause 126 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15207 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The Succession Cause No 568/2021 is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.

Maina v CIC General Insurance Ltd; Nyang’aya (Interested Party) (Civil Suit E017 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15900 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs.

Mutungi v Abdi & another (Suing as the legal representatives of the Estate of Adan Kore Abdi - Deceased) (Civil Appeal 53 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 15370 (KLR) (Civ) (11 November 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is partially successful. The award of Kshs 700,000/= made on general damages for loss of dependency is set aside. The appellant is awarded Kshs 104,400/= in total, including Kshs 130,500/= in general damages (Kshs 10,000/= for pain and suffering and Kshs 20,500/= for special damages) and Kshs 26,100/= in net total after deducting 20% contribution.

In re Estate of Samuel Akama Wahome (Deceased) (Succession Cause 65 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15163 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The Court transfers Bondo PM Succession Cause No. E141/2022 to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.

Republic v Omolo (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 37 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15231 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final disposition.

Republic v Gechure (Criminal Case 6 of 2018) [2022] KEHC 15831 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Sentence)

✦ The accused is sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment

Republic v Onyango alias Kijam (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 184 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15319 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts and the accused is notified to attend for mention on November 24, 2022.

Kibui v People Limited & another (Civil Case 616 of 2006) [2022] KEHC 15311 (KLR) (Civ) (11 November 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The plaintiff is entitled to general damages of Kshs 2,000,000 and aggravated and exemplary damages of Kshs 1,500,000.

Mugedi Karigi & Company Advocates v Jason (Miscellaneous Application E381 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 15181 (KLR) (Civ) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The first application is allowed with costs to the advocate. The second application is dismissed with costs.

Republic v Inspector General of Police & 2 others; Muchelule (Exparte) (Application E112 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 18103 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (11 November 2022) (Judgment)

✦ The applicant merits the order of prohibition as sought in his motion dated 29 July 2021.

Makhecha & Gitonga Advocates v Standard Group PLC (Miscellaneous Civil Application E079 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 15333 (KLR) (Civ) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Republic v Omondi (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 172 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15200 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts and the accused is notified to attend for mention on 16/11/2022.

Republic v Wanyungo (Criminal Case E029 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 16566 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Sentence)

✦ The accused is sentenced to twenty years imprisonment, commencing from the date of arrest.

In re Estate of Tobias Otieno Ochang (Deceased) (Succession Cause 127 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15293 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

In Estate of Naftal Onywera Obare (Deceased) (Succession Cause 67 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15271 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The Court transfers Bondo PM Succession Cause No. E378/2021 to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.

Guardian Bus Coach Limited & another v Omanga & another (Suing as the Legal Representatives of the Estate of the Late Rayson Mogaka) (Civil Appeal 132 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 18044 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Judgment)

Republic v TK (Criminal Case E008 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15853 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the accused's application for bail due to compelling reasons including the accused being a flight risk and the risk of being lynched.

Mwangi v Mochama & another; Intiative for Strategic Litigation In Africa (Intended Amicus Curiae) (Civil Appeal 507 of 2019) [2022] KEHC 15332 (KLR) (Civ) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the applicant has met all the requirements for admission as amicus curiae.

In re Estate of Samwel Oyoko Otuodi alias Oyoko Otuodi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 84 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15146 (KLR) (11 November 2022) (Ruling)

✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.