Kenyan case law
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National Bank of Kenya v Data Solve Limited & 2 others [2017] KEHC 2111 (KLR)
✦ The 3rd Defendant's preliminary objections are dismissed with costs.
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Khalif Billow v Republic [2017] KEHC 3096 (KLR)
✦ The bond terms are reduced to KShs. 1.0 million with one surety of a similar amount
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Lucy Wanjiku Mbugua & 3 others v Mary Wanjiru Ndichu [2017] KEHC 2954 (KLR)
✦ The court finds and holds that the applicants have satisfied the conditions for the grant of stay of execution.
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In re Estate of Mbogo Kibira Njagi alias Mbogo (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 2744 (KLR)
✦ The preliminary objection is without merits and dismissed.
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Augustus Mugo Kamunya v Republic [2017] KEHC 2685 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The evidence against the appellant was overwhelming, and the charge was proved beyond reasonable doubt.
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Republic v Charles Otieno Ajinja [2017] KEHC 2868 (KLR)
✦ The accused is convicted of Manslaughter Contrary to Section 202 as read with Section 205 of the Penal Code
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In re Estate of Stephen Gichiru Getatha (Deceased) [2017] KEHC 9473 (KLR)
✦ The grant of letters of administration is hereby confirmed, with the appellant, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents each getting 2 acres, and Rachel Wangari Gichiri getting 0.25 acres.
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Jacob Ngigi Muiruri v Mbote Stores Limited [2017] KEHC 929 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is partly successful. The trial magistrate's decision to deny leave to amend the plaint is set aside. Leave is granted to amend the plaint to include details of the motor vehicle in which the Appellant was traveling.
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J W (Suing through his mother and next friend ) N L W v Patel Mitulkumar & another [2017] KEHC 2129 (KLR)
✦ The court awards general damages of Kshs.2,339,904, cost of future treatment of Kshs.500,000, cost of a modern artificial limb of Kshs.300,000, and special damages of Kshs.42,720.
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Republic v Hillow Abdullahi Koriyow [2017] KEHC 2553 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution did not prove its case against the accused and acquits him of the murder charge.
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Republic v Morombi Sankare Setek [2017] KEHC 2554 (KLR)
✦ The court convicts the accused of murder
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Agency for Development Education and Communication Limited v Attornery General [2017] KEHC 10031 (KLR)
✦ ADEC has proved its case on a balance of probabilities and judgment is entered in its favor for Kshs.5,004,000 and costs.
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Republic v Joseph Onyango Ochieng [2017] KEHC 2610 (KLR)
✦ A prima facie case has been established by the prosecution to enable the accused to state his case.
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Jonathan Namulala Nyongesa v Multi Business Shooters Investors Ltd & 3 others [2017] KEHC 2908 (KLR)
✦ The 1st defendant, Alex Juma Wakite, impersonated the plaintiff and used his identity to sell the land. The plaintiff is the rightful owner of the land.
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Moses Simiyu Kuhuri v Republic [2017] KEHC 2036 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. The appellant is hereby acquitted.
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John Lolim v Republic [2017] KEHC 1964 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the appellant is set free. The conviction is quashed due to procedural irregularities and lack of cross-examination of crucial witnesses.
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Kimathi Munjuri, Jacob Miriti & 3 others v Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff - Joseph Kinyua & 3 others [2017] KEHC 9414 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the petitioners' Motion to restrain the transformation of the Task Force into the Implementation Committee and the release of Kshs. 1.2 billion until further orders.
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Joseph Mati Musyoka v Republic [2017] KEHC 2768 (KLR)
✦ The evidence adduced was sufficient and proved the charge beyond any reasonable doubts. The appeal is dismissed.
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Republic v Musili Ivia & another [2017] KEHC 2572 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the request for discontinuance of the criminal proceedings and discharges the accused.
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Patrick Angweya Shimeka v Republic [2017] KEHC 9538 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as it was heard and disposed of in Cr. Appeal No. 645 of 2010.
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Alice Muthoni Wamalwa v Yvonne Nambia Wamalwa [2017] KEHC 9482 (KLR)
✦ The court grants an injunction restraining the respondent, her servants, and agents from selling, wasting, damaging, or alienating the two properties (LR No. 10125/5 and 10125/6) until the estate is finally distributed or until further orders.
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Republic v Gerald Ngali Kasyoka [2017] KEHC 2255 (KLR)
✦ The court sentences the accused to death as provided under section 204 of the Penal Code.
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A S Y v D J B M [2017] KEHC 9488 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is incompetent and struck out, with no order as to costs.
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Hellen Karemu Muriira v Raphael Muturi Njogu [2017] KEHC 2245 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed with costs to the defendant, and the inhibition orders over the suit land are lifted.
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Claytown Valuers Limited v Joe M. Nzioka t/a Nzioka & Company Advocates & 2 others [2017] KEHC 10013 (KLR)
✦ The application for Summary Judgment is dismissed with costs.