Kenyan case law

In re Estate of David Kiruki Mukindia (Decesaed) (Succession Cause E073 of 2022) [2024] KEMC 88 (KLR) (31 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismisses the objection regarding the alleged omission of 'Kithirune Plots' and the unproved allegation of unshared acreages. The court finds the objector's name to be Isabella Gacheri Murugu, not Gacheri David Mukindia. The court declines to revoke the grant due to the age of the case and the inclusion of the objector's name in the pleadings. The court will distribute the estate as proposed by the petitioner.

Manyara v Mbae (Environment & Land Case E002 of 2021) [2024] KEMC 116 (KLR) (31 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the plaintiff's claims and granted the defendant's application.

In re Estate of M'Mwamba M'Inoti (Deceased) (Succession Cause E144 of 2021) [2024] KEMC 96 (KLR) (31 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the properties identified by the petitioner are part of the deceased's estate, and the protestor's claim to parcel 765 is valid as the deceased had sold it to him.

In re Estate of Rokoya Muuna M'Muuna alias Rukuya Muna (Deceased) (Succession Cause E043 of 2021) [2024] KEMC 93 (KLR) (31 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court orders the equal sharing of the estate property amongst the surviving children

Mwirigi (Legal Representative of the Estate of Mwamba Kiara) v M’Mugambi (Environment & Land Case E019 of 2023) [2024] KEMC 99 (KLR) (31 May 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed, and the matter goes for full hearing on the merits.

FWG v JGW (Divorce Cause E070 of 2022) [2024] KEMC 61 (KLR) (30 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ A presumption of marriage does not create a marriage; it only presumes it. The court does not declare a marriage based on a presumption of marriage.

Republic v Wainaina (Criminal Case E2985 of 2022) [2024] KEMC 140 (KLR) (30 May 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The accused is put to his defense as the prosecution has forwarded a prima facie case.

Kahura & another (Suing as the Legal Representatives of the Estate of the Late Joseph Kahura Gitonga - Deceased) v Wachira & another (Civil Suit E152 of 2023) [2024] KEMC 166 (KLR) (30 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that liability should be apportioned in the ratio of 50-50.

Shikutwa & 3 others v Valley Confectionary Limited (Cause E200, E201, E202 & E203 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEMC 148 (KLR) (30 May 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The judgment is put on hold until the issues of representation and instructions are resolved.

Ichami v Bakemark Limited (Civil Suit E369 of 2022) [2024] KEMC 54 (KLR) (30 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court awards Kshs. 400,000/= as general damages for pain and suffering, and Kshs. 366,021/= as the net amount of damages after deducting 10% contributions.

In re Estate of Iracha Gakiri (Deceased) (Succession Cause 97 of 2019) [2024] KEMC 92 (KLR) (29 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court rejects the claim that the Nturukuma land was a gift inter vivos to the protestor, finding the sale agreement to be the correct factual position.

Makenzi v Machakos Golf Club Ltd (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E001 of 2023) [2024] KEMC 33 (KLR) (28 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The termination was unfair due to non-compliance with mandatory provisions of the Employment Act, 2007.

Republic v BMK (A Minor) (Sexual Offence E018 of 2023) [2024] KEMC 95 (KLR) (28 May 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The minor subject is acquitted of the charges under section 210 of the Criminal Procedure Code

Republic v Mutwiri (Criminal Case E005 of 2024) [2024] KEMC 113 (KLR) (28 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The accused is found guilty of stealing from the person and acquitted of failing to register as a Kenyan citizen

Vesi & 2 others v Ndolo & another (Environment & Land Case E105 of 2022) [2024] KEMC 10 (KLR) (21 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ This Court finds the claim partially meritorious and enters judgment in favor of the plaintiffs.

Wanderi v Aisha Auto Kenya Limited & another (Civil Case 214 of 2020) [2024] KEMC 136 (KLR) (21 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the defendants 100% liable for the accident and awards Kshs. 260,800/= in general and special damages.

Republic v Matee (Criminal Case 325 of 2019) [2024] KEMC 41 (KLR) (20 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds the Accused guilty of manslaughter and convicts him accordingly.

In re Estate of Mugwongo s/o Mugwika alias Muguomgo Mugwika (Deceased) (Succession Cause 12 of 2019) [2024] KEMC 91 (KLR) (17 May 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The prayer for revocation and/or annulment of the grant is dismissed for lack of proof.

Mutai v Mutai & 2 others (Environment & Land Case 22 of 2022) [2024] KEMC 117 (KLR) (17 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The sale of land parcel 1824 by the 1st Defendant was illegal and unauthorized, and the transaction is null and void.

EMM v PMK (Divorce Cause E023 of 2023) [2024] KEMC 11 (KLR) (15 May 2024) (Judgment)

Republic v Simatwa alias Davy (Criminal Case E049 of 2024) [2024] KEMC 157 (KLR) (14 May 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court declines to grant the order of withdrawal/termination sought at this stage due to the accused's father being sick and the lack of merit in the application.

Oyuyo v Kiarie (Civil Case E600 of 2021) [2024] KEMC 62 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the defendant liable for the accident and awards the plaintiff Kshs. 306,175.00 in general and special damages, less 50% contribution as per the finding on liability.

Republic v Hassain (Criminal Case E993 of 2024) [2024] KEMC 57 (KLR) (7 May 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The application is lacking merit, and the criminal trial proceeds. Any civil action for recovery can proceed concurrently.

Ngángá v Delta Automobile Limited & 2 others (Civil Case E233 of 2022) [2024] KEMC 28 (KLR) (2 May 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Application is dismissed without merit and costs are awarded to the Respondent

Republic v Mutie (Sexual Offence E067 of 2021) [2024] KEMC 36 (KLR) (2 May 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Accused is found guilty of incest by a male person and convicted under section 215 of the Criminal Procedure Code.