Kenyan case law
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Director of Public Prosecution v Kithome (Criminal Case E299 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 276 (KLR) (29 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The accused is found guilty of causing grievous harm to Wambua Kithome.
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Director of Public Prosecution v Kilonzo (Sexual Offence E035 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 280 (KLR) (29 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismisses the case against the accused and acquits him
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Director of Public Prosecution v Mwakunona (Sexual Offence E053 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 282 (KLR) (29 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismisses the case against the accused and acquits him
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In re Estate of M’rutere M’kirea (Deceased) (Succession Cause 130 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 298 (KLR) (18 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The remaining 2 1/2 acres will be shared equally among the 13 units (4 units for the 1st house and 9 units for the 2nd house).
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Republic v Mutembei (Criminal Case E181 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 300 (KLR) (14 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the prosecution did not establish a prima facie case and acquitted the accused
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Republic v Myonga (Criminal Case E723 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 321 (KLR) (6 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Accused is found guilty of stock theft
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Republic v Kenga & 41 others; Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) (Interested Party) (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E153 & E156 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEMC 57 (KLR) (1 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Commission's application is granted, and it is ordered to be joined as an Interested Party in the proceedings.
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Republic v Gatwiri (Criminal Case E049 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 110 (KLR) (30 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the prosecution did not establish a prima facie case and that the evidence was not handled and processed in a manner that could lead to a conviction.
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PMK v JMJ (Divorce Cause E148 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 44 (KLR) (30 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage between the parties.
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In re Estate of Philip Mutuku Sila (Deceased) (Succession Cause E129 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 255 (KLR) (30 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ This Court downs its tools for lack of jurisdiction to hear and determine the principal issue raised by the Protestor and effectively strikes out this Protest. Conrmation (distribution) of the estate of Philip Mutuku Sila [deceased] is hereby deferred to such time when the issue of ownership of the contested parcel of land shall be settled. Each party shall be her own costs.
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CN v JNM (Divorce Cause E1107 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 36 (KLR) (30 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.
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CKK v MMM (Divorce Cause E838 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 52 (KLR) (30 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.
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WA v HHN (Matrimonial Cause 780 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 43 (KLR) (29 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The marriage is annulled as it was never consummated.
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ZOO v PA (Divorce Cause E360 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 37 (KLR) (29 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the petition for divorce, finding that a marriage by long cohabitation and repute under Luo Customary Law was not recognized under the Marriage Act.
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MAA v SAI (Divorce Cause E688 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 21 (KLR) (29 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage.
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SAS v SGO (Divorce Cause E504 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 32 (KLR) (28 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.
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SML v RKM (Divorce Cause E016 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 38 (KLR) (28 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the petition for divorce, finding that a marriage by long cohabitation and repute under Meru Customary Law cannot be recognized under the Marriage Act.
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BWM v DWM (Divorce Cause E1491 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 47 (KLR) (28 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage.
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JWN v ANW (Divorce Cause E255 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 49 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and granted a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days. The respondent is permanently restrained from physically interfering with the petitioner within a radius of 2 meters unless with the petitioner's unequivocal consent.
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APK v JMK (Divorce Cause E1299 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 39 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court allows the petition dated 31st October 2022 on the following terms: the marriage between the two be and is hereby dissolved; decree nisi do issue to be made absolute in 30 days; each party to bear their own costs; file closed.
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LAO v LOO (Divorce Cause E466 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 30 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The marriage between the parties is dissolved.
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AWB v RMW (Divorce Cause E650 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 53 (KLR) (23 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.
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AO v EKM (Divorce Cause E053 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 26 (KLR) (23 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.
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Republic v DJK & 2 others (Children's Case E007 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 106 (KLR) (23 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The charges are bad for duplicity and the case is dismissed
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Republic v Mwangi (Traffic Case E002 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 296 (KLR) (23 November 2023) (Sentence)
✦ The court sentences the accused to a fine of Kshs 200,000 and 18 months imprisonment in default, with a 12-month suspension of his driving licence.