Kenyan case law
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Republic v Kilonzo (Criminal Case E733 of 2023) [2025] KEMC 118 (KLR) (28 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is found guilty of dealing in wildlife trophy of an endangered species contrary to section 92(2) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.
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Republic v Omollo & another (Criminal Case E100 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 127 (KLR) (28 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The prosecution failed to prove the accused persons were armed with a dangerous and/or an offensive weapon, were in the company of more than one person, threatened and/or used actual violence, or positively identified. The accused persons were acquitted.
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Mwania v Ndolo & another; Makindu Motors Limited & 2 others (Third party) (Civil Case 56 of 2019) [2025] KEMC 120 (KLR) (26 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the 1st defendant is not liable for the accident and that the 2nd third party is not vicariously liable for the acts and omissions of the 1st defendant. The plaintiff sustained injuries and is entitled to damages.
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Republic v Were (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Case E008 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 116 (KLR) (26 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court convicts the Accused for Counts I, III, V, and VII as agreed in the plea agreement.
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Republic v Were (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Case E008 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 115 (KLR) (26 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Accused is sentenced to pay fines and no imprisonment.
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Republic v Kumali (Sexual Offence 035 of 2022) [2025] KEMC 123 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is found guilty of delement and indecent act with a child.
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Republic v Malika (Criminal Case E003 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 319 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Sentence)
✦ Catherine is sentenced to pay a fine of Kshs 100 million in default and serve a term of 8 years 6 months in prison.
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In re Estate of Pritam Kaur (Deceased) (Succession Cause E755 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 100 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders that the name 'Joseph Kimani Wachira' be rectified to read 'Joseph Kimani Wachua'. The application is allowed with no order as to costs.
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Republic v Okumu (Sexual Offence E015 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 107 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the prosecution has proven the age of the victim, the occurrence of penetration, and the accused person is the perpetrator of the delement.
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Republic v Malika (Criminal Case E001 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 313 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof and acquitted Catherine of the charges.
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Likholo & 3 others v Otimba & 3 others (Environment & Land Case E062 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 128 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed.
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Anyona v Midia (Civil Case E060 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 108 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the defendant liable and awards general damages of Kshs. 650,000 for pain and suffering.
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Republic v Muthoni (Criminal Case 2504 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 246 (KLR) (22 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The accused is granted bail and bond with conditions
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In re Estate of Agnes Muthoni Ng’ethe (Deceased) (Succession Cause E43 of 2020) [2025] KEMC 245 (KLR) (22 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The protest is not merited, the inclusion of third parties was proper, and all deceased's children were appropriately listed and set to benefit from the estate.
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Wainaina v Karuingi & another (Environment and Land Case Civil Suit 77 of 2020) [2025] KEMC 106 (KLR) (22 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs, and the suit shall proceed without undue delay.
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Adori v Ominde & 11 others (Environment & Land Case E050 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 124 (KLR) (22 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The previous ruling is set aside and status quo is maintained until the matter is heard and determined.
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Republic v Itulya & another (Criminal Case E491 of 2022) [2025] KEMC 125 (KLR) (21 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The 2nd accused person is found not guilty of the oence of possession of narcotic drugs and is hereby acquitted.
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Republic v Mukanga (Criminal Case E350 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 147 (KLR) (20 May 2025) (Sentence)
✦ The accused is sentenced to three years imprisonment for threatening to kill and two months for creating disturbance, both under the Penal Code, to run concurrently.
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Republic v Kariuki (Traffic Case E848 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 103 (KLR) (20 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The accused is fined Kshs 23,500 or serves 5 months in default for Count 1. Counts 2 and 3 are discharged.
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In re Estate of John Njoroge (Deceased) (Succession Cause 738 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 109 (KLR) (20 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the application to review and amend the Grant of Letters of Administration to include the equity bank account and to inherit its contents.
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Republic v Chege (Criminal Case E166 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 93 (KLR) (20 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The accused is granted cash bail in the sum of Kshs. 50,000/= with reporting conditions
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Mwendwa & another (Suing as the Administrators and Personal Representatives of the Estate of Onesmus Kyalo Munyeke - Deceased) v Kioko & another (Civil Case E031 of 2021) [2025] KEMC 96 (KLR) (19 May 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The 1st defendant is held liable for the death of the deceased due to his negligent driving.
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Kathingo & another v Musee & another (Civil Case 54 of 2014) [2025] KEMC 110 (KLR) (19 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The plaintis are not entitled to the reliefs sought or to any remedy at all as against the defendants and the suit is hereby dismissed.
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Wanje v Azan Motors Limited & 2 others (Civil Case E001 of 2025) [2025] KEMC 193 (KLR) (16 May 2025) (Interim Judgment)
✦ The defendants are 100% liable for the accident, and the plaintiff is awarded Kshs.152,550/= in total damages.
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Republic v Epaa alias Soldier (Criminal Case E2024 of 2024) [2025] KEMC 279 (KLR) (15 May 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for review of bail terms is declined. The accused shall remain subject to the earlier orders of the court.