Kenyan case law
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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.
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Wambua alias Anthony Nthiani Wambua alias Wambua Antony Nthiani v Kenya Forest Service (Civil Case E179 of 2022) [2025] KEMC 261 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitor is not applicable in this case, and the plaintiff failed to prove negligence on the part of the defendant.
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Republic v Ngutha (Criminal Case 1080 of 2019) [2025] KEMC 257 (KLR) (15 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and acquits the accused of the charge.
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Musyoki v Mulei (Environment and Land Case 20 of 2020) [2025] KEMC 260 (KLR) (13 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application to deem the Forensic Documents Examiner's report as duly filed and served is declined. The defendant is ordered to file and serve his witness statement within seven days.
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Ndiema v Kababa t/a Channia Classic (Civil Case 10 of 2018) [2025] KEMC 262 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff was involved in the accident and the defendant is liable for the accident. The plaintiff is entitled to damages for pain and suffering, artificial limbs, and a wheelchair.
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Nzomo & 10 others v Kivuva & 12 others; Mwova t/a Kitise Pharmacy & 8 others (Tenant) (Environment and Land Case E036 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 256 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed. Each party shall bear their own costs.
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EWM (Minor Suing through Next Friend MKW) v Sammy & 2 others (Civil Case E078 of 2022) [2025] KEMC 258 (KLR) (8 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The plainti sustained injuries and is entitled to damages, with the quantum to be determined by the court.
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Mulu v Land Registrar Mkueni County & another (Miscellaneous Civil Application E001 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 255 (KLR) (7 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the 2nd respondent.
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Ndambuki v Mumo & another (Civil Case E006 of 2020) [2025] KEMC 259 (KLR) (7 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The 1st defendant, Boniface Mumo, is found 100% liable in negligence and for the accident.
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Kimani (Suing as the Administrators of the Estate of Peter Chege Mungai - Deceased) v Almasi Bottlers Limited & another (Civil Suit E1093 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 240 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the defendants liable for the death of the deceased and awards damages including special damages, general damages, and loss of dependency.
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Republic v Kamau (Criminal Case E318 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 241 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court reduces the bail amount to Kshs 30,000 and imposes additional conditions.
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Republic v Karanja (Sexual Offence E070 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 239 (KLR) (30 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The accused is granted cash bail in the sum of Kshs. 95,000 and must provide a verifiable contact person and location of where he can be reached.
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Republic v Malik (Criminal Case E143 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 314 (KLR) (26 September 2025) (Sentence)
✦ Aman Malik is sentenced to pay a fine of Kshs 1 million and three years in prison for each of the four counts, to run concurrently.
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Bett v Muiga & 2 others (Civil Case 676 of 2019) [2025] KEMC 242 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Plaintiff's claim for damages dismissed with costs to defendants
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Chege v Wachira & another (Environment and Land Case 001 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 243 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The charge was valid, and the suit is dismissed with costs to the 2nd Defendant.
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Republic v Kavilu & another (Sexual Offence E039 of 2022) [2025] KEMC 230 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt and the accused persons are acquitted of gang rape and alternative charges of indecent act.
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Republic v Matheka (Sexual Offence E049 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 238 (KLR) (25 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is found guilty of delement
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ODPP & another v Lemarkelle & another (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E024 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 221 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants 13 days pre-trial detention for the 1st respondent, AYOK Lemarkelle, and 1 day for the 2nd respondent, RUMEI, due to the robbery and the possible involvement of the 2nd respondent as a mastermind.
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Ndungu v Ziara Diaries Limited (Civil Suit E559 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 218 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court awards general damages of Kshs. 492,000, special damages of Kshs. 15,324, and loss of income/earnings of Kshs. 26,334.
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Ng’ang’a (Suing as the administrators of the Estate of Peterson Karanja Gathu - Deceased) v Nolan Ventures Limited (Civil Suit E1095 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 219 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The plaintiff is awarded Kshs. 43,250/- as special damages and Kshs. 120,000/- as general damages.
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Openda v Excel Group of Schools Limited & another (Civil Case E374 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 217 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the plaintiff entitled to Kshs. 106,425.00, being general and special damages, less 50% contribution as per the finding on liability.
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Republic v Gachingini (Case E005 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 216 (KLR) (18 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court imposed a cash bail alternative of Kshs. 70,000/-
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Repiblic v Isige (Criminal Case E1611 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 212 (KLR) (16 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court reviews the cash bail imposed to Kshs. 150,000/-
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Republic v Ekwam (Criminal Case E113 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 226 (KLR) (16 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The accused is found guilty of robbery with violence but not guilty of failing to register as a Kenyan citizen.
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Kioo (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Paul Muli Kamoja - Deceased) v Mwaniki & another (Civil Case E032 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 231 (KLR) (16 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed, and costs are to be borne by the 1st defendant/applicant.