Kenyan case law
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DENNIS MBOGHO APUDHO v REPUBLIC [2010] KEHC 1009 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is allowed, the conviction for murder and the sentence of death are set aside, and the appellant shall be tried de novo with the trial handled as a matter of priority.
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E. W.K v S.F. M [2010] KEHC 1056 (KLR)
✦ The marriage is annulled, and a decree nisi dissolving the marriage is issued.
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REPUBLIC v ERIC OCHIENG OUKO & another [2010] KEHC 280 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the accused persons are not eligible for bail as there are no compelling reasons not to release them.
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D.T.H v G. M. F [2010] KEHC 1064 (KLR)
✦ The court grants the petition for divorce and orders the respondent to pay maintenance to the petitioner.
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LUKA KITUMBI & 9 Others v COMMISSIONER OF MINES & GEOLOGY & Another [2010] KEHC 224 (KLR)
✦ The plaintiffs are the de facto owners of the land and the Commissioner of Mines and Geology had no legal authority to grant the mining license.
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REPUBLIC v GODFREY OKEMBA OLU [2010] KEHC 402 (KLR)
✦ The court granted bail to the accused.
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C.K. M v S.W.M [2010] KEHC 1059 (KLR)
✦ The petitioner established grounds for divorce and the marriage is annulled.
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MARGARET MWIKALI NGUNGU v ELIJAH NGUNGU MWENGI [2010] KEHC 1069 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the properties to be fully vested in the petitioner's name and authorized the deputy registrar to execute the necessary conveyancing documents.
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JOHN KAMAU SAMSON KARIUKI v BARCLAYS BANK OF KENYA LTD [2010] KEHC 285 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the Defendant complied with the court order and dismisses the application for review.
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KENYA ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION v REBECCA NJERI KARANJA & 2 Others [2010] KEHC 675 (KLR)
✦ The court orders the 2nd defendant's defense to be struck out and judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff.
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MARIGI GACHEHA MACHARIA v MIRIAM WANGUI KIMANI & 2 Others [2010] KEHC 511 (KLR)
✦ The court orders the defendants to facilitate the subdivision of the suit land and register 5.2 Ha in the applicant's name within 45 days. The respondents are ordered to surrender the original documents to the District Land Registrar within 15 days to facilitate the transfer by the defendant.
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REPUBLIC v SIMON MBUTHIA KIMUNYA [2010] KEHC 122 (KLR)
✦ The application for bail is dismissed as the court finds it in the best interest of the applicant to remain in custody.
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In Re Estate of NJOGU NDOMO (DECEASED) [2010] KEHC 53 (KLR)
✦ The deceased's wishes on the distribution of his property are correctly represented by the mode of distribution proposed by the Petitioner. The Protestor's contention is dismissed, and the grant is confirmed.
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LOLDEPE LENANGERI v REPUBLIC [2010] KEHC 477 (KLR)
✦ The sentence of twenty-five years is set aside, and the appellant is sentenced to life imprisonment to commence from the date of his sentence by the lower court.
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REPUBLIC v AMOS WEKESA SIMIYU [2010] KEHC 703 (KLR)
✦ The accused is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death.
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Benson Kimani Maina v Republic [2010] KEHC 4075 (KLR)
✦ The conviction is quashed and the Appellant is set at liberty
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In Re Estate SUSAN NYAMBURA KAMAU (DECEASED) [2010] KEHC 55 (KLR)
✦ The parcel of land known as L.R. No. Githi/Kirerema/142 does not form part of the deceased's assets and is not available for distribution. The confirmation of grant is postponed and the parties are directed to file and serve an affidavit showing the distribution of the estate in accordance with section 35 of the Law of Succession Act.
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JOHANA MURIUGA & Another v JACOB NYAGA JOHANA & Another [2010] KEHC 346 (KLR)
✦ The Grant in Succession is annulled as it was issued without jurisdiction due to the deceased's estate's value exceeding 100,000 Sh.
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REPUBLIC v PETER KIMARU MUMBI & 3 others [2010] KEHC 54 (KLR)
✦ The court places each accused on their defence, finding sufficient evidence linking them to the murder.
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REPUBLIC v TIMOTHY BARASA MACHENGO [2010] KEHC 700 (KLR)
✦ The accused is guilty of murder.
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RICHARD MWANGI KAMAU v LELEREKO LENDIRA & 36 OTHERS [2010] KEHC 51 (KLR)
✦ The interlocutory judgment in default of appearance and defence is set aside, and the suit is heard de novo.
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JACKSON MBOGO v JOSEPH KAMAU KIGUOYA [2010] KEHC 238 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as it has no legal basis and the applicant lacks the necessary locus standi.
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Martin Wabwire Kalamu V Republic [2010] KEHC 579 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is arguable but the case does not merit bail pending appeal
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PHILIP KIPKURUI KITUR v REPUBLIC [2010] KEHC 458 (KLR)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
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MARY WAIRIMU KAMAU v PETER KIMANI KAMUYU & 3 others [2010] KEHC 656 (KLR)
✦ The applicant has failed to demonstrate a prima facie case with a probability of success, and the chamber summons is dismissed with costs.