Kenyan case law
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Oyoo & another v Lasi & another (Suing as the Legal Representatives of the Estate of Julius Nyoki Lasi - Deceased) (Civil Appeal 48 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 17175 (KLR) (Civ) (3 November 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal only succeeds to the extend of a reduction of liability by 10%. The appellants are ordered to pay Kshs 961,794/= to the respondents.
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Geoffrey & another v M’buri (Civil Appeal E015 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 15070 (KLR) (3 November 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The mode of distribution proposed by the respondent was not supported by law and was found to be discriminatory.
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VOO v Republic (Criminal Appeal 8 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 14676 (KLR) (3 November 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the prosecution proved its case and the trial court's conviction was correct.
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Muthoni v Republic (Criminal Appeal E090 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14650 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The conviction on counts one and two is quashed, and the sentences are set aside. The convictions on counts three, four, and five are upheld with modifications in the sentences.
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Republic v Ouma alias Solo (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 150 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14740 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and the original Bondo Court file, this ruling, and order are to be transmitted to Madiany Law Courts.
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Republic v Onyango (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 160 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14745 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.
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In re Estate of Abedinego Olongo alias Olongo Otheng (Deceased) (Succession Cause 46 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14784 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.
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In re EW (minor) (Adoption Cause 11 of 2018) [2022] KEHC 14949 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed as the applicants have met the necessary requirements and the best interests of the child are served by the adoption.
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Republic v Ogutu (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 156 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14872 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.
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In re Estate of Peter Amolo Ayuyo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 41 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14942 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The court transfers Bondo PM P&A E128 of 2022 to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.
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Masaa v Republic (Criminal Appeal E031 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 14910 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The sentence of 20 years is disproportionate and is set aside. The appellant is sentenced to serve 10 years in jail.
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Njeru & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal E009 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14923 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the sentence imposed by the trial court is not harsh and/or excessive.
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Gazemba & Wekesa Co Advoctes v Trident Insurance Company Limited (Miscellaneous Civil Application E013 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 15010 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed and judgment is entered for the applicant in the sum of Kshs.63,300/- as per the certificate of taxation dated 20th September 2021, with interest at 14% from the date of judgment till payment in full, and costs to the applicant.
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Muriuki v Republic (Criminal Appeal E019 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14767 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismisses the appeal and upholds the conviction and sentence, finding that the sentence was within the law and within the discretionary powers of the court.
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In re Estate of Juma Kaminza Kilumbi (Succession Cause 2 of 2017) [2022] KEHC 14988 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The grant of letters of administration is revoked due to procedural defects
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Ndeda v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 2 others (Election Petition E001 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14749 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The petition is dismissed for procedural defects
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Republic v Onyango (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 146 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14739 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The primary case file (Bondo PM Cr. E035/2022) is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.
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Republic v Onduru (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 151 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14817 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The court transfers Bondo PM Cr. E578/2022 to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and determination.
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Maajabu Wendo Investment Co Ltd & 4 others v Maaki Commercial Co Ltd & 3 others (Civil Appeal 46 of 2018) [2022] KEHC 14981 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is dismissed and transferred to the Environment and Land Court.
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Abdullahi v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 3 others (Election Petition E006 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 15079 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The petition is incompetent for non-joinder and misjoinder of parties, as the Deputy Governor and the Nyamira County Returning Officer must be parties to the petition.
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In re Estate of Muchoki Gathuthi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 767 of 2015) [2022] KEHC 14818 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the applicants have not raised arguable grounds of appeal and that the reasons for delay are not satisfactory to warrant appealing out of time.
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In re Estate of Kilion Oindo Opiyo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 52 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14947 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.
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Republic v Atambo alias Nyakonyango (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 165 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14797 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.
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Republic v Odongo (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 153 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14828 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The case is transferred to Madiany Law Courts for hearing and final determination.
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In re Estate of Hongo Orimo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 48 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14788 (KLR) (2 November 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The court transfers the case to Madiany law courts for hearing and final determination.