Kenyan case law
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Republic v Chrisantus Ondati Masega [2015] KEHC 22 (KLR)
✦ The accused is released on a personal bond of Ksh.1,000,000/= with two sureties of similar amount, and is required to attend court monthly.
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In re F F (Baby) [2015] KEHC 2227 (KLR)
✦ The court finds merit in the application and allows the two principal orders.
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Nguruman Limited v Shompole Group Ranch & 7 others [2015] KEHC 2396 (KLR)
✦ Application for contempt is struck out with costs, but the applicant is free to file a competent application for contempt on merits.
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Paul Gachanga Ndarua v Kenya Posts & Telecommunications Corporation [2015] KEHC 7822 (KLR)
✦ There are no current proceedings to be stayed.
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Republic v Gregory Ngunia Mwangi Alias Maina Mwangi [2015] KEHC 2616 (KLR)
✦ The judgment will be written by Hon. Mr Justice Wakiaga, who concluded the trial.
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Michael Mwongela Musomba v Magdalene Ndinda Raphael & 5 others [2015] KEHC 1920 (KLR)
✦ The criminal court is not in a position to determine the issue of ownership of the suit property, and the Applicant will be prejudiced if the criminal case is not stayed
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Charles Mbugua Njuguna t/a Njuguna & Partners Advocates v Cornelius Kimani [2015] KEHC 2031 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the application dated 21st February 2013 in its entirety, entering judgment in favor of the applicant for a sum of Kshs. 560,318.16 being certified costs and ordering the respondent to pay interest at 14% per annum on the certified costs.
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Dickson Maina Kibira v David Ngari Makunya [2015] KEHC 2543 (KLR)
✦ The learned magistrate erred in allowing the plaintiff's suit and the appeal is allowed. The decretal sum of Kshs. 75,000 is ordered to be refunded to the appellant.
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In re Estate of Peter Ndung’u Wainaina (Deceased) [2015] KEHC 1702 (KLR)
✦ Kabete/Nyathuna/155 will be distributed equally among the four beneficiaries. L.R. No. 36/111/1169 will be let to tenants and the proceeds shared. L.R. No. 36/111/1170 will be sold and proceeds shared. L.R. Kabete/Kibichiku/670 and L.R. Kabete/Lower Kabete/696 will be subdivided into equal plots and registered in the name of each beneficiary.
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In re the Estate of Kihondoro Njatha (Deceased) [2015] KEHC 2050 (KLR)
✦ The application for confirmation of the grant of letters of administration is allowed. The estate is to be distributed as specified in the judgment.
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P N M & another v Republic [2015] KEHC 2278 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the applicants' application for bail pending trial with conditions.
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Republic v Rashid Siyoi Chesholei & another [2015] KEHC 2350 (KLR)
✦ The accused persons are found guilty of the murder of the deceased Peter Naibei Chebaskwony.
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Doreen Mbiro Wallace v James Kennedy Mutia & 2 others [2015] KEHC 8326 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the application for leave to amend the plaint to join the 4th defendant and to plead fraud, breach of trust and the Plaintiff's contribution to the purchase of the suit property.
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Jonathan Kipyegon Maina v John Matingwony & 3 others [2015] KEHC 2380 (KLR)
✦ The application to amend the defence to include a counterclaim is allowed
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Jan Bonde Nielsen v Herman Philipus Steyn Also Known as Hermannus Phillipus Steyn & 2 others [2015] KEHC 2260 (KLR)
✦ The 3rd Defendant's application is dismissed with costs.
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Mark Kubai Kariuk & 5 others (suing on behalf of Deliverance Church of Kenya) v Japhet Noti Charo & 2 others [2015] KEHC 2548 (KLR)
✦ Instruction fees are reduced from Kshs.500,000 to Kshs.120,000
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C K v A R C & another [2015] KEHC 2037 (KLR)
✦ Application dismissed with costs to the petitioner
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Kenneth Mwenda v Julius Rimberia & another [2015] KEHC 1242 (KLR)
✦ The appeal will be admitted to hearing and the lower court's file will be availed for the appeal.
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Ludhiah Chepkirui Kimeto v Rael Kurgat Kimeto [2015] KEHC 2596 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiff is declared the legitimate proprietor of the land parcel and is entitled to exclusive possession. The defendant is ordered to vacate the land within 14 days or an eviction order will issue.
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Sichuan Huashi Enterprises Corporation East Africa Ltd v Landbankk Real Estate Investment Trust Ltd [2015] KEHC 1709 (KLR)
✦ A temporary injunction is granted to deposit the entire sum of the Bid Bond in an interest-earning account in the joint names of the parties within 7 days of the order.
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Edward Mwangi Muchoki v Harrison Manguru & another [2015] KEHC 2696 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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E N K v J N K [2015] KEHC 2041 (KLR)
✦ The court declares that the properties acquired during marriage are jointly owned and should be shared equally between the parties. Properties acquired after separation are not matrimonial property.
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Republic v Danfas Nyanumba Obande [2015] KEHC 50 (KLR)
✦ The court sentences the accused to a two-year non-custodial sentence under the supervision of the probation officer.
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Jerioth Wangui Maina v Annah Wairimu Wachira [2015] KEHC 2713 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed with no orders as to costs, and the learned magistrate's decision to review the judgment is set aside.
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Kagwimi Kang’ethe & Company Advocates v Penelope Combos & another [2015] KEHC 8292 (KLR)
✦ The Court's jurisdiction to entertain the application for stay of execution pending appeal is upheld.