Kenyan case law

Republic v Mutunga (Sexual Offence E011 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 360 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt and the accused is acquitted.

Mwangi (Suing as the administrator of the Estate of the Late Zelipher Nyakinyua Mwangi) v Kigotho (Environment and Land Case 270 of 2019) [2025] KEMC 343 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds no valid lease agreement and dismisses the suit as the claim is time barred.

Republic v Galgalo (Criminal Case E070 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 273 (KLR) (12 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court found that a motor vehicle assessor regulated by the Insurance Regulatory Authority is the proper person to conduct a valuation for a motor vehicle.

Apondi v Moi High School Kabarak (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E255 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 271 (KLR) (11 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found that the Claimant was an employee of the Respondent as defined in the Employment Act, 2007.

Republic v Hamisi (Criminal Case E165 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 310 (KLR) (11 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The accused is found guilty of escape from lawful custody.

Republic v Amusavi (Criminal Case 1186 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 269 (KLR) (11 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The charge with respect to the second count is dismissed, and the accused is acquitted.

Republic v Kamau (Criminal Case E1729 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 270 (KLR) (11 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The accused is admitted to cash bail in the sum of Kshs. 30,000 and must report to the Ocer Commanding station (OCS) Rhonda Police Station, once every two weeks.

Ojiambo v Captain Hawk Security Ltd (Cause E312 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 268 (KLR) (11 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The claim is time-barred under the Employment Act, 2007, and the court dismisses the suit.

Mwananchi Credit Ltd v Muhongo (Civil Case E001 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 364 (KLR) (11 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiff's claim for a declaration of a valid and enforceable informal charge and subsequent sale of the land is dismissed. The Plaintiff is at liberty to institute a liquidated claim for recovery of the amount due.

Bosire v Hunters Guard Security Ltd (Cause E288 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 272 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The claimant's termination was found to be unfair and unlawful.

Ombra Investment Company Ltd v Inanga (Environment and Land Case E174 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 358 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court does not find the plaintiff's suit to be res judicata and dismisses the defendant's application.

In re Inquiring into the Demise of Ada Marmion that Occurred on 31st May 2024 (Inquest E001 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 267 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court ruled that the inquest should be closed as both the husband and wife are deceased, and the investigations officer's recommendation should be followed.

Republic v Ahmed (Criminal Case E096 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 266 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The accused was not at the scene of the incident at the material time and thus did not prevent the police from executing their duties.

In re Estate of the Late Kinuthia - Deceased (Succession Cause E56 of 2022) [2025] KEMC 350 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the rectification to correct the name of the second administrator is granted.

Rop (Suing as Legal Representative of the Estate of Jackson Rop Kibiator - Deceased) v Naivas Limited (Civil Case E201 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 283 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

Cheburet v Misik & 2 others (Civil Case E203 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 264 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 2nd and 3rd respondents.

Ontiri v Mombo & 2 others (Civil Case E139 of 2022) [2025] KEMC 282 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The 1st defendant (driver of KCB 290P) is found 100% liable for negligence and is ordered to pay damages to the plainti.

Cheruiyot v Trustee, Rift Valley Development Trust Technology Farm (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E289 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 265 (KLR) (4 November 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The claims are not time-barred as they were filed within the twelve-month period provided under section 90 of the Employment Act.

Monica v Machakos County Government & another (Environment and Land Case E146 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 361 (KLR) (31 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Plaintiff's evidence regarding the existence of the public access road and its obstruction by the 1st Defendant is uncontested. The Plaintiff has proved that her right to access her land via the public road has been violated by the unlawful actions of the 1st Defendant, and that the 2nd Defendant has failed to exercise its statutory mandate.

JMK v HWM (Divorce Cause E040 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 344 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Kikuyu customary marriage is valid, and the marriage has irretrievably broken down. The Petitioner is granted a divorce.

Republic v Bajila (Criminal Case E173 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 311 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The accused is found guilty of threatening to kill and is convicted accordingly.

Rift Valley Products Limited v Aaryan Investments Limited (Civil Case E262 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 334 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Application allowed, but subject to the payment of costs incurred by the plaintiff in these proceedings.

Kithuku v Kioko & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E018 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 284 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the plaintiff is represented by a firm of advocates who filed submissions on his behalf, making the application a stranger's application.

Republic v Lavetsa & 2 others (Criminal Case E1308 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 347 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that reasonable bail terms will adequately secure the accused persons' attendance in court and releases them on a cash bail of Kshs. 15,000 with one contact person to be verified and approved by the court.

Republic v Ondiek & 2 others (Criminal Case E2049 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 341 (KLR) (28 October 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Only the valid complainant in the first count has come forward and been allowed to withdraw the complaints which directly relate to him, and the 1st Accused is acquitted of the charge of Attempted Murder.