Kenyan case law

• DAVID NYARANGA BUNYANYA v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 982 (KLR)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the conviction is upheld. The sentence is amended to include hard labour.

  [2007] KEHC 982 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 February 2007

• JAMES FRANCIS KARIUKI T/A NDARUGUMERCHANTS AUCTIONEERS v SAVINGS & LOANS (K) LTD & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 2107 (KLR)

  ✦ The preliminary objection is overruled with costs to the respondent.

  [2007] KEHC 2107 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 February 2007

• MARTIN THIONG’O HUNYU v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 3200 (KLR)

  ✦ The proceedings were defective due to the lack of indication of the language of the court and in which the witnesses testified, and the court allows the appeal and sets aside the conviction and sentence.

  [2007] KEHC 3200 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 February 2007

• NATIONAL BANK LTD v SIRGOI CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD [2007] KEHC 3175 (KLR)

  ✦ The court allows the application and sets aside the default judgment and decree, granting the applicant leave to defend the suit.

  [2007] KEHC 3175 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 February 2007

• SIMON NZUKI MUTISYA v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 1468 (KLR)

  ✦ The sentence is reduced to 31/2 years imprisonment with effect from the date of conviction.

  [2007] KEHC 1468 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 February 2007

• JOSEPH MURIITHI KITHUA v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 1055 (KLR)

  ✦ The conviction for rape is quashed and the sentence set aside. The appellant is convicted of the alternative charge of indecent assault and sentenced to serve 10 years imprisonment.

  [2007] KEHC 1055 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 February 2007

• In Re The Matter of the Estate of Musanji Kabuta (Deceased) [2007] KEHC 2056 (KLR)

  ✦ The court allowed the appeal to be filed out of time.

  [2007] KEHC 2056 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 February 2007

• In Re the Matter of the Estate of Ngugi Kamau (Deceased) [2007] KEHC 2071 (KLR)

  ✦ The certificate of confirmation of the deceased's 1/4 share in the estate property is revoked and a fresh certificate showing the 1/4 share is to be issued.

  [2007] KEHC 2071 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 28 February 2007

• MORRIS DZORO v DIANA NYANCHAMA MOKUA [2007] KEHC 3008 (KLR)

  ✦ A stay of execution is granted for a period of 90 days only during which the Appellant shall ensure that his appeal is heard and disposed of. In the interim, the Appellant shall deposit Kshs. 20,800 per month in court.

  [2007] KEHC 3008 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• MAVJI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED v KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS (Civil Case 536 of 2005) [2007] KEHC 3154 (KLR) (27 February 2007) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court found that the defendant is truly indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of KShs.76,074,240.00 as of 29.6.2005.

  [2007] KEHC 3154 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• MAVJI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED v KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS (Civil Case 536 of 2005) [2007] KEHC 3148 (KLR) (27 February 2007) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court found that the defendant is truly indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of KShs.76,074,240.00 as of 29.6.2005.

  [2007] KEHC 3148 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• MADETENI LIMITED v ATTORNEY GENERAL & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 902 (KLR)

  ✦ The court granted the plaintiff's application for exparte injunctions and temporary injunctions to prevent the second defendant and the Land Registrar from dealing with the land pending the hearing and determination of the suit.

  [2007] KEHC 902 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• SAMSON KEGENGO ONGERI v TOWN COUNCIL OF KILIFI [2007] KEHC 2724 (KLR)

  ✦ The court referred the matter to the Chief Justice for directions on 30.3.2007 or any other day convenient to the Chief Justice.

  [2007] KEHC 2724 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• COMARCO PROPERTIES LTD v ERES ENTERPRISES & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 3116 (KLR)

  ✦ The motion is struck out, and the defendants are directed to prosecute the pending application dated 24.4.2002.

  [2007] KEHC 3116 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• In Re The Matter of The Estate of Njoroge Kamuru (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 3490 of 2004) [2007] KEHC 2076 (KLR) (27 February 2007) (Ruling)

  ✦ James Peter Mathenyu and Teresia Wanjiku Ngugi are liable to refund the estate the amount of sale proceeds and propose a mode of distribution of the said sale proceeds agreed by all beneficiaries.

  [2007] KEHC 2076 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• GEOFFREY MUHORO v LAKE FLOWERS LIMITED [2007] KEHC 553 (KLR)

  ✦ The application is allowed in terms of Prayers 2, 3, and 4 of the Chamber Summons dated the 7th November 2006.

  [2007] KEHC 553 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• COMARCO PROPERTIES LTD v ERES ENTERPRISES & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 1573 (KLR)

  ✦ The motion is struck out and the defendants are directed to prosecute the pending summons dated 24th April 2002.

  [2007] KEHC 1573 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• SYEDNA MOHAMMED BURHANNUDDIN SAHEB & 2 OTHERS v BENJA PROPERTIES LTD & 2 OTHERS [2007] KEHC 292 (KLR)

  ✦ The Plaintiffs' claim against the Defendant succeeds, and the Defendant's claim against the Third Parties is rejected.

  [2007] KEHC 292 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 27 February 2007

• REPUBLIC v COMMISSIONER OF LANDS MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF MOMBASA & 3 OTHERS Exparte NEW NYALI COMMUNITY GROUP [2007] KEHC 2253 (KLR)

  ✦ Preliminary objection is sustained, motion struck out with costs to the 2nd Respondents and interested parties

  [2007] KEHC 2253 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 February 2007

• JOHNSTONE M. MUCHUBA v TOWN CLERK MUNCIPAL COUNCIL OF MOMBASA AND/OR CITY COUNCIL OF MOMBASA [2007] KEHC 1661 (KLR)

  ✦ The motion is allowed, the Respondent is committed to civil jail for contempt of court

  [2007] KEHC 1661 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 February 2007

• SAMUEL MURIU KIMANI v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 3184 (KLR)

  ✦ The accused is acquitted of murder.

  [2007] KEHC 3184 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 February 2007

• PETALS & DÉCOR LTD v TAMCOM CONSULTING ENGINEERS & ANOTHER [2007] KEHC 3223 (KLR)

  ✦ The court declines to grant the orders sought in the Chamber summons for lack of proper service.

  [2007] KEHC 3223 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 26 February 2007

• FARAJ MOHAMED v TAWFIQ BUS SERVICE & 2 Others [2007] KEHC 430 (KLR)

  ✦ The court awarded Kshs.1,100,000 in total damages, apportioned as 50% to the 1st defendant and 50% jointly to the 2nd and 3rd defendants.

  [2007] KEHC 430 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 23 February 2007

• JAGJIVA KARSANDAS KHATRI & another v GIRO COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED [2007] KEHC 2880 (KLR)

  ✦ The plaintiffs have made out a prima facie case with a probability of success, and an injunction will issue to restrain the defendant from selling, transferring or alienating the suit property until the suit is heard and determined.

  [2007] KEHC 2880 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 23 February 2007

• KWALITY CANDIES & SWEETS LTD v INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD [2007] KEHC 2884 (KLR)

  ✦ The plaintiff's application for an extension of the injunction order is dismissed

  [2007] KEHC 2884 (KLR) High Court of Kenya 23 February 2007