Kenyan case law

JOHNSTON CHORE AYODI v REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 3059 (KLR)

✦ The appellant was found guilty of malicious damage to property beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence of two years imprisonment was upheld.

Edward Juma Ongeso v Francis N. Kinuthia & another [2005] KEHC 324 (KLR)

✦ The court allows the summons dated 15.3.2002 with costs of the application awaiting the outcome of the suit.

Josephat Oduor Olumbe v Republic [2005] KEHC 1845 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside

Edward Odembo Ajulu & another v Wanga Oniangi [2005] KEHC 1844 (KLR)

✦ The originating summons is ordered struck out with costs to the respondent.

KANTILAL NARSHI SHAH v DIPESH KANTILAL SHAH [2005] KEHC 62 (KLR)

✦ The defendant's purported distress of the plaintiffs' property is contrary to the express agreement between the parties and the Arbitrator's Award and therefore unlawful. The Chamber Summons application is allowed but only in respect of an injunction in terms of prayer No. 3 thereof.

Musa Salim v Republic (Criminal Appeal 20 of 2004) [2005] KEHC 1899 (KLR) (4 March 2005)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the sentence is set aside. A reduced sentence of 3 years with hard labour is substituted.

JAKOYO MIDIWO v KENYA TIMES MEDIA TRUST LTD & another [2005] KEHC 67 (KLR)

✦ The Second Defendant was actuated by malice, and the Plaintiff's claim for damages for defamation is allowed.

Republic v Attorney General & anotherEx-parte Smith Khisa Waswa & 2 others [2005] KEHC 3212 (KLR)

A.O.S v L.O.S [2005] KEHC 1999 (KLR)

✦ The court dismissed the preliminary objection and granted the interim order of injunction.

Busia Sugar Company Limited v Wanga & Company Advocates [2005] KEHC 1843 (KLR)

✦ The preliminary objection is properly raised and the respondent is given the green light to proceed with the same

NJOGU MANGETHI v FRANCIS WAKARIA KANOGU [2005] KEHC 69 (KLR)

✦ The Plaintiff is entitled to ownership and possession of the land parcel and specific performance of the sale agreement.

PAUL IMISON V JODAD INVESTMENTS LIMITED [2005] KEHC 4 (KLR)

✦ The court file is returned to the Respondent to enable it to pursue execution of the decree.

Postal Corporation of Kenya v Njagi [2005] KEHC 2929 (KLR)

✦ The prosecution proved malice and the existence of the property destroyed. The appellants' claim to the disputed property was not valid.

REPUBLIC V PETER MWANGI MUREGWA [2005] KEHC 224 (KLR)

✦ The court does not find the accused guilty and acquits him.

KAMOTHO WAIGANJO (Suing as the Liquidator/Trustee of DAWA PHARMACEUTICALS STAFF RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEME (in Liquidation)V DAWA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED (In Receivership, ENGINEER GAKURU KANYANJA & ENGINEER GEORGE NYAGISERE (both applying as j (Civil Case 600 of 2004) [2005] KEHC 3375 (KLR) (2 March 2005)

✦ The issues are to be framed and filed in Court within thirty (30) days of the orders herein, and the matter be fixed for hearing on a priority basis.

DIANA INTERNATIONAL LTD V NYERI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL [2005] KEHC 458 (KLR)

✦ The court granted the Plaintiff's application for an injunction.

In Re Jackson Kipkurui Chebii & another [2005] KEHC 190 (KLR)

✦ The court cannot declare Jackson dead due to incomplete documentation. The matter is marked as stood over generally.

REPUBLIC v JOSEPH WAMBIRWA MWATHI (Criminal Case 14 of 2004) [2005] KEHC 210 (KLR) (1 March 2005)

✦ The court finds the evidence sufficient to convict the accused of murder and convicts him.

JOSEPH KIMANI MUGITA V REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 218 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside due to inadequate evidence.

PETER MACHARIA GATHURA v REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 3219 (KLR)

✦ The conviction is quashed and the Appellant is released

LUCAS MBURU NDUNGU v REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 215 (KLR)

✦ The Appellant's conviction and sentence are quashed, and he is ordered to be released.

REPUBLIC V DAVID KAGAI KAREU & ANOTHER [2005] KEHC 211 (KLR)

✦ Each of the accused is not guilty of the offence charged

PAVEMENT LIMITED v ASCOT ENTERPRISES LIMITED & 2 others [2005] KEHC 191 (KLR)

✦ The Court restrains the Respondents from presenting the winding up petition

NGERA KAMAU WAHOME v REPUBLIC [2005] KEHC 213 (KLR)

✦ The court quashes the conviction and sentence on both counts and sets the appellant at liberty.

Namiinda v Cheruiyot & another [2005] KEHC 2939 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the defendants negligent and orders them to pay general damages to the deceased's estate and special damages to the plaintiff.