Kenyan case law

Pitstop Technologies Limited v Dynamic Branding Ventures Limited [2020] KEHC 2768 (KLR)

✦ The court dismisses the application as the process of appointment is still in the applicant's hands and the respondent did not participate in the proceedings.

In re Estate of the Late Magete Tesot (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 2639 (KLR)

✦ The judgment is set aside and the matter is directed to be mentioned before the High Court at Bomet for directions.

In re VN (Baby) [2020] KEHC 2927 (KLR)

✦ The court grants prayers 1 to 4 of the Originating Summons, finding the applicant qualifies for a local adoption and the adoption is in the best interests of the subject minor.

Dickens Odari Bige & David Ruto Sirwon v Republic [2020] KEHC 2961 (KLR)

✦ The death sentence is set aside and the petitioners are sentenced to imprisonment for the period served since their conviction and sentence on 13th October 2005. They are set free from prison custody unless otherwise lawfully held.

Enock Kirui Kiprono v Republic [2020] KEHC 2582 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed and the conviction and sentence are upheld.

Ismael Chweya Anunda v Republic & another [2020] KEHC 2968 (KLR)

✦ The trial court's orders are set aside, and the surety is ordered to pay the bail amount within 14 days or produce the accused before the court. If not, the court will require the surety to show cause for non-payment.

Eunice Karwitha Mbijiwe v Director of Public Prosecutions [2020] KEHC 726 (KLR)

✦ The sentences in Makadara Criminal Case No. 1216/2016 should run consecutively. The other cases are independent and no orders linking them to the applicant's case for concurrent execution can be issued.

Republic v SKC (Criminal Case 25 of 2015) [2020] KEHC 2653 (KLR) (2 October 2020) (Ruling)

✦ The charges are withdrawn and the Accused is discharged

Irene Chepkemoi Maiwa v Republic [2020] KEHC 2632 (KLR)

✦ Conviction for assault contrary to section 251 of the Penal Code, sentence reduced to 7 months

Joseph Karisa Mwarandu & 2 others v Scorpio Villas [2020] KEHC 2576 (KLR)

✦ The Court found that the Plaintiffs' claim of discriminatory treatment was valid and that the Defendant's dress code was discriminatory.

KCB Bank Kenya Limited v Patrick Thoithi Kanyuira & another [2020] KEHC 157 (KLR)

✦ The court finds in favor of the plaintiff and dismisses the defendant's claim against the third party.

Patel Ravji Lalji v Attorney General & 2 others [2020] KEHC 2293 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the previous appeal judgment is still in force and that the land dispute issue was settled. The application is granted as a stay of further directions and hearing of the private prosecution.

FOO v Republic (Criminal Appeal 50 of 2018) [2020] KEHC 2956 (KLR) (2 October 2020) (Judgment)

Joshua Kibet Kogo v Republic [2020] KEHC 2633 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.

Bharvin Motors Limited & another v Patrick Waweru [2020] KEHC 2893 (KLR)

✦ The motion is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Pius Macharia Karoki v Republic [2020] KEHC 2965 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is quashed and sentence set aside. The appellant is set at liberty unless lawfully held.

John Wanjohi Kuria & another v Paul Wanjohi Nyaga [2020] KEHC 2868 (KLR)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs.

Peter Mwene Watua v G4s Security Services [2020] KEHC 2645 (KLR)

✦ The Application is allowed, and the Applicant is granted 30 days to file the intended appeal.

Republic v Peter Muhati Ondusi [2020] KEHC 2911 (KLR)

✦ The court finds no material upon which to convict the accused of murder and acquits him.

In re of Kenyon Limited (Under Liquidation) (Petition 019 of 2020) [2020] KEHC 2963 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (2 October 2020) (Ruling)

✦ The application is merited and the court issues an injunction restraining the Landlord from distressing for rent against the company for twelve (12) months.

Apex Security Services Limited v Kenya Medical Research Institute; Autobacs Limited & another (Intended Interested Parties) [2020] KEHC 2758 (KLR)

✦ Application dismissed with costs to the Plaintiff. The file is transferred to Milimani Chief Magistrates Court for hearing and determination of the main suit.

Naiposha Litiluu v Robert Kamau Gikonyo [2020] KEHC 2837 (KLR)

✦ Leave to appeal out of time is granted, but the prayer for stay of execution is declined

Beatrice Mururi Kamau v AIG Kenya Insurance Ltd [2020] KEHC 2829 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff's claim is voided on account of misrepresentation, mis-description, and/or non-disclosure by or on behalf of the insured person of any information material to the policy.

John Kinyanjui Macharia v Director of Public Prosecution [2020] KEHC 2952 (KLR)

✦ The Petitioner’s motion has no merit and is accordingly dismissed

BMK v AIG Kenya Insurance Ltd [2020] KEHC 2684 (KLR)