Kenyan case law
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Kamau v China Road and Bridge Corporation (Civil Case 314 of 2017) [2025] KEMC 228 (KLR) (16 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The defendant is found 100% liable for the accident and the plaintiff is entitled to damages.
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Mutinda (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Felicicia Wanjiru - Deceased) v Karani & 2 others (Civil Case 4 of 2017) [2025] KEMC 214 (KLR) (16 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the plaintiff's application for review, finding that the ruling was not erroneous on the face of the record and that the application was without merit, frivolous, and an abuse of the court process.
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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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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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Kioko v Kithumbi & another (Civil Case E151 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 235 (KLR) (15 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that an accident occurred on 31/10/2020 near Kanga area along Mombasa-Nairobi road involving motor vehicle registration number KCJ 549L. The driver of the vehicle was solely culpable for the accident.
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Keah v Maina & another (Civil Case E136 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 232 (KLR) (15 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that an accident occurred on 9/1/2023 near Manyani area along Mombasa-Nairobi road involving motor vehicle registration number KDK XXXU and KDA XXXG/ZG XXX5. The driver of motor vehicle registration number KDK XXXU was solely culpable as far as the accident is concerned.
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In re Estate of Paul Kamiri alias Ngari Kamiri alias Paul Ngari Kameri (Deceased) (Succession Cause E011 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 222 (KLR) (11 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The grant of Letters of Administration to the 3 petitioners was revoked due to concealment of the proceedings from the children of the deceased siblings who are beneficiaries of the estate.
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Muyu v Kivaya; Land Registrar, Makueni (Interested Party) (Environment and Land Case E052 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 237 (KLR) (9 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the plaintiff's application for an injunction restraining the defendant from interfering with the plaintiff's ownership, possession, use, or quiet enjoyment of the suit property.
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Priscah v Executive Bus Services & 2 others (Civil Case 178 of 2020) [2025] KEMC 233 (KLR) (8 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Interest on general damages shall accrue at court rates from the date of judgment until payment in full, and on special damages, from the date of filing suit to the date of judgment.
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Mwalalya v Dwa Estate Limited (Civil Case 259 of 2017) [2025] KEMC 229 (KLR) (8 September 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the plainti is granted leave to file a supplementary list of witnesses and documents, and the defendant is granted leave to file rebuttal documents.
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Republic v Hussein alias Fahim Pilipili alias Bampiri Junior (Sexual Offence E001 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 207 (KLR) (4 September 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is found guilty of delement and an alternative count of committing an indecent act with a child.
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Republic v Masinde (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Case E036 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 203 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (28 August 2025) (Sentence)
✦ The court imposed a sentence that included both discretionary and mandatory punishments, requiring the accused to pay double the worth of the benefit received, which was a salary.
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Republic v Masinde (Anti-Corruption Case E036 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 201 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (28 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Accused is found not guilty of forgery but guilty of fraudulent acquisition of public property and uttering a false document.
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In re FC (Minor) (Children's Case E028 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 351 (KLR) (26 August 2025) (Directions)
✦ Child marriage constitutes abuse and an offence under the Children Act, irrespective of consent. An unborn child cannot be considered a 'child' under the Children Act. The court ordered temporary placement at Springs of Hope Rescue Centre, psychosocial support, re-arrest of the suspect, and ongoing supervision by the children officer.
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Director of Public Prosecutions v Mutua & another (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Case E027 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 197 (KLR) (22 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court grants the application and orders the substitution of charges, the filing of an amended charge sheet, and the re-statement of the substance of the amended charges to the remaining accused.
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Lewatachum v Reborn Commercial Agency & another (Employment and Labour Relations Claim E003 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 224 (KLR) (21 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court declares that the summary dismissal by the Respondents was fair, lawful, legal, procedural, rightful and in compliance with the principles of natural justice and the provisions of the Employment Act 2007.
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Republic v Omar (Criminal Case E001 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 204 (KLR) (21 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The accused Omar is found guilty of delement and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of not less than 20 years.
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Republic v Reipon (Criminal Case E187 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 225 (KLR) (20 August 2025) (Sentence)
✦ The court sentences the accused to Kshs 10,000 fine and 12 months imprisonment.
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Republic v Kang’ethe (Criminal Case E054 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 211 (KLR) (18 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the destruction of property was not clearly established, and the accused's actions were not willful or unlawful.
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In re Estate of Eripon Joseph Lotunyeny (Decesaed) (Succession Cause E006 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 223 (KLR) (18 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The respondent is required to surrender the properties for the succession cause so that the Administrator can proceed to the confirmation hearing and distribute the estate.
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Republic v Galole (Criminal Case E011 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 208 (KLR) (18 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is convicted of grievous harm contrary to section 234 of the Penal Code
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Republic v Hussein (Criminal Case E060 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 209 (KLR) (18 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is guilty of being in possession of bhang.
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Lenguro v Extreecon Engineering Co Ltd & another (Environment and Land Case E007 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 220 (KLR) (15 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found in favor of the plaintiff, declaring him the legal owner of the plot and granting a permanent injunction.
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In re Harry Roy Veevers (Deceased) (Inquest 3 of 2015) [2025] KEMC 198 (KLR) (12 August 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The cause of death remains unknown and the investigations are closed. The remains of Harry Roy Veevers are released for reburial.
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Republic v Lekutai (Sexual Offence E001 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 263 (KLR) (11 August 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is found guilty of delement (sexual assault) and is sentenced accordingly.