Kenyan case law
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Dennis Ndolo Mutunga & another v Republic [2020] KEHC 3072 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside. Both appellants are set at liberty.
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JMG v Republic [2020] KEHC 2856 (KLR)
✦ Order of retrial is quashed, conviction and sentence set aside. A retrial is ordered with specific directions.
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Jane Wanjiku Ng’ang’a v Bin Company Limited & another [2020] KEHC 10100 (KLR)
✦ The Plaintiff's claim was partially successful, and judgment was entered in her favor for Kshs 4,194,879.
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In re Estate of SNS (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1769 of 1999) [2020] KEHC 2890 (KLR) (Family) (28 September 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the deceased's will is valid and enforceable, and that SKHS has not provided adequate maintenance for the deceased's second wife since her remarriage.
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David Gitonga Mwamba & another v Republic [2020] KEHC 2592 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no merit in the appeal and upholds the conviction.
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In re Cooperativa Muratori and Cementisti – CMC Di Ravenna (Insolvency) [2020] KEHC 10264 (KLR)
✦ The Court grants recognition to the foreign insolvency proceedings in Italy, subject to certain conditions.
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Republic v Cabinet Secretary For Ministry of Defence & another; Ex-parte Applicant:John Cheruiyot Rono [2020] KEHC 2313 (KLR)
✦ An order of mandamus is issued directed to the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Defence, compelling him to pay the ex parte Applicant the sum of Kshs. 1,500,000 and interest thereon.
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Reuben Chege Maritha v Devki Steel Mills Limited & another [2020] KEHC 2938 (KLR)
✦ This court declines jurisdiction to hear the appeal and orders that the case be transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court for final determination.
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Momai Investment Limited v Fred Kioko [2020] KEHC 10106 (KLR)
✦ the court grants a stay of execution pending the appeal
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd v Isaac M’Rinjeu Mbaka [2020] KEHC 2905 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the deductions were not legal and proper, and the Appellant should have given notice before effecting the deductions.
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John Koyi Waluke & Grace Sarapay Wakhungu v Republic (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Appeal 7 of 2020) [2020] KEHC 2788 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (28 September 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The Appellants are not granted bail pending appeal. The sentence imposed by the trial court is upheld.
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Nicodemus Osoro & another v Jane Gatwiri; Stanley Kiogora & another [2020] KEHC 3009 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the appeal and ordered a stay of execution of the judgment.
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Republic v Stephen Mugambi Gatobu [2020] KEHC 2871 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and sentenced to forty years imprisonment.
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In re Estate Fredrick Marangu Ragwa (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 46 of 2018) [2020] KEHC 2936 (KLR) (28 September 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the applicant lacked capacity to bring it and failed to explain how he could file it during travel restrictions.
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Martin Mutua Nzuki v Republic [2020] KEHC 3003 (KLR)
✦ The conviction and sentence are upheld. The appeal is dismissed.
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Johnson Muriuki Makunyi v Republic [2020] KEHC 2944 (KLR)
✦ The conviction for housebreaking is upheld, but the sentence for stealing is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to 3 years for housebreaking.
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Joseph Musembi Sila & another v Republic [2020] KEHC 3017 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as it lacks merit.
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In re Estate of Samuel Odhiambo Oguk (Deceased) [2020] KEHC 2795 (KLR)
✦ The estate of the deceased will be distributed as follows, with the 1st Administrator holding a life interest in the properties.
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited v Jrim O. Obure [2020] KEHC 3022 (KLR)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed, and the Appellant's application for a stay of execution is allowed.
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Mat International Limited v Kenya Revenue Authority [2020] KEHC 2914 (KLR)
✦ Declines to determine other issues raised, upholds the use of internal dispute resolution mechanism under ICTA, and grants the application for Certiorari and Prohibition.
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Midrock Water Drilling Co Limited v National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation [2020] KEHC 10187 (KLR)
✦ The execution against the Defendant was lawful. The interest to be charged is simple interest or at a nominal rate.
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Republic v Peter Macharia Mwangi [2020] KEHC 3075 (KLR)
✦ The accused is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to eight years imprisonment.
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Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited v Skakhon Holdings Limited & 2 others [2020] KEHC 10096 (KLR)
✦ The Notice of Motion dated 2nd August 2020 is hereby dismissed with costs.
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Anwarali & Brothers Limited vP.C.E.A Wogect Centre, Makupa [2020] KEHC 2885 (KLR)
✦ The Court allows the Appeal and sets aside the Ruling and Order of the trial Magistrate dated 16.11.2016, allowing the Application dated 13.5.2016 with costs.
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In re Estate Gurdial Kaur Sihra (Deceased) (Succession Cause 1491 of 2017) [2020] KEHC 10152 (KLR) (Civ) (28 September 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The court does not find any basis for raising a Preliminary Objection and determines the application on merit.