Kenyan case law
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Mala v General & 6 others (Miscellaneous Civil Case E017 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16589 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court found the application to be incurably defective both in form and substance, lacking precision, clarity, and coherence.
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Otuba v Republic (Criminal Appeal E074 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18300 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The victim was 15 years old at the time of the alleged offenses, making her a child within the meaning of the Children's Act. The element of penetration was proven beyond reasonable doubt.
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Republic v Mwalumbo (Criminal Case E003 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16602 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court rules that the prosecution has established a prima facie case and the Accused Person has a case to answer.
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Kenya Revenue Authority v Hawaye Construction Company Limited & 3 others (Commercial Miscellaneous Application E1022 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 17100 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is defective and should be dismissed.
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In re ST alias TN (Baby) (Adoption Cause E005 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16835 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The application for adoption is allowed.
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Mageto v Ondari (Civil Appeal E016 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 19138 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the award of Kshs. 500,000 in general damages excessive and substitutes it with Kshs. 400,000
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Wangari & another v Whitepath Company Limited (Miscellaneous Civil Application E546 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16419 (KLR) (Civ) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the court adopts the ODPC's determination and awards compensation with interest.
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Chemiati v Republic (Criminal Appeal E019 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18073 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant was convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison. The appeal was dismissed.
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Republic v Mbarak (Criminal Case E013 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16797 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is convicted of murder.
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Chibune Air Limited & 2 others v Credit Bank Limited (Commercial Case E769 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 17105 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the plea of res judicata does not apply due to the differences in the claims and the issues raised.
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Kingdom Sacco Limited v Karogi & another (Civil Appeal E264 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16656 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the appellant and the 2nd respondent were not jointly and severally liable for the loan repayment and that the appellant was not liable for the sale of properties.
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Murimi v Nzau (Civil Appeal E291 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16655 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court reduces the award of general damages from Kshs 800,000 to Kshs 250,000.
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Yusuf v Republic (Criminal Miscellaneous Application E250 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16833 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that a harsh sentence is necessary to reflect the seriousness of the crime, protect society, and serve as a deterrent.
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Paul v Republic (Criminal Revision E108 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16587 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The High Court ordered that the applicant's sentence will run from the date of his arrest, which was March 28, 2025, and that the period spent in remand should be deducted from the sentence.
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Matala v Republic (Criminal Appeal 91 of 2020) [2025] KEHC 18147 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's conviction and sentence were upheld.
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Commissioner of Investigations and Enforcement v Sidoman Investments Limited (Income Tax Appeal E126 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16918 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The judgment of the Tax Appeals Tribunal is upheld.
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Ocharo v Republic (Criminal Miscellaneous Application E049 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16732 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the sentence has already been reviewed and reduced.
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Air Kenya Express Limited v Commissioner of Customs & Border Control (Income Tax Appeal E160 of 2021) [2025] KEHC 17133 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court held that the Tribunal’s decision was not reviewable as it was on a question of law only and the Court is not permitted to replace the Tribunal’s findings of fact.
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Ekwam v Republic (Criminal Revision E251 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16650 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant's sentence is reviewed and substituted with a suspended order for the balance of the sentence to be served within the community.
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AWK v Republic (Criminal Appeal E075 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18246 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's appeal was dismissed. The Appellant was convicted and sentenced to serve Twenty (20) years imprisonment.
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Mwangi v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E070 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16444 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The sentence of five (5) years imposed on the applicant is to run from the date of his arrest, which was 6th April 2023.
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Nzungi & another v Faulu Microfinance Bank Limited (Civil Application E003 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 16791 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of execution pending appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
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Mwongela v Africa Brotherhood Church (Civil Appeal E070 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 16708 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court reinstated the appeal and ordered the costs to be provided for the applicant.
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Mbwana v Republic (Criminal Revision E073 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 19431 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The sentence is upheld as it is proportionate to the crime committed. The court orders the applicant to be released from custody unless otherwise lawfully held.
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Cheparkach & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal E008 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 18318 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court affirmed the conviction and sentences, finding the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.