Kenyan case law

• Kithuku v Chumo & another (Civil Suit 7590 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 214 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The plaintiff is awarded general damages of KES 400,000 and special damages of KES 3,550.

  [2023] KEMC 214 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 31 August 2023

• Ngari & another v Ochengo; Ogut (Third party) (Environment & Land Case E002 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 111 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court finds merit in the plaintiffs' claim and enters judgment for the plaintiffs.

  [2023] KEMC 111 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 31 August 2023

• Mwikya v Waliaula (Civil Suit E7560 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 173 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court awards KES 180,000 as all-inclusive general damages and KES 3,550 as special damages.

  [2023] KEMC 173 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 31 August 2023

• JO v TNM (Divorce Cause E383 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 170 (KLR) (29 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.

  [2023] KEMC 170 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 29 August 2023

• MM v LMG (Divorce Cause E038 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 234 (KLR) (29 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The marriage between the parties is dissolved.

  [2023] KEMC 234 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 29 August 2023

• RWW v NGN (Divorce Cause E1184 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 165 (KLR) (29 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.

  [2023] KEMC 165 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 29 August 2023

• Kariuki (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of the Late Onesmus Maina) v Kangemi Matatu Owners Sacco & 2 others (Civil Suit 6067 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 210 (KLR) (28 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court finds liability in favor of the plaintiff against the defendants at a ratio of 100:0. The court awards Kshs. 10,000/- for general damages for pain and suffering, KES 50,000/- for loss of expectation of life, and KES 12,926*12*20*1/3 for loss of dependency.

  [2023] KEMC 210 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 28 August 2023

• GCWM v AMK (Divorce Cause E784 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 246 (KLR) (28 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage.

  [2023] KEMC 246 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 28 August 2023

• JNM v SB (Divorce Cause E598 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 227 (KLR) (28 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.

  [2023] KEMC 227 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 28 August 2023

• DRM v FAM (Divorce Cause E352 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 243 (KLR) (24 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.

  [2023] KEMC 243 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 24 August 2023

• Republic v Oloo (Criminal Case E1776 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 323 (KLR) (24 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court noted an anomaly in the charges and suggested the prosecution consider rectifying it.

  [2023] KEMC 323 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 24 August 2023

• PKW v SWCC (Divorce Cause E1108 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 249 (KLR) (23 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.

  [2023] KEMC 249 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 23 August 2023

• Ngome & 30 others v Muturi & 5 others (Environment & Land Case 11 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 274 (KLR) (23 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ Instruction fees and getting-up fees are taxed together, with getting-up fees being taxed at Ksh. 170,000/= and instruction fees at Ksh. 634,608.33.

  [2023] KEMC 274 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 23 August 2023

• Mukoya v Nduati & another (Civil Suit 549 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 217 (KLR) (23 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court finds that the liability is apportioned at a ratio of 100:0 in favor of the plaintiff. The court awards Kshs 100,000 in general damages and Kshs 4,200 in special damages.

  [2023] KEMC 217 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 23 August 2023

• Osundwa v Tercez Logistcs & others (Civil Suit 2368 of 2014) [2023] KEMC 218 (KLR) (22 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court finds that the 3rd Defendant and his servant/agent/authorized driver are liable for the accident. The Plainti is awarded KES 200,000 in general damages and KES 2,500 in special damages.

  [2023] KEMC 218 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 22 August 2023

• JO v CA (Divorce Cause E214 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 237 (KLR) (22 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court grants the petition for divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences and irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

  [2023] KEMC 237 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 22 August 2023

• LIH v COK (Divorce Cause E1522 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 157 (KLR) (22 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The marriage between the parties is dissolved, and a decree nisi is issued to be made absolute in 30 days.

  [2023] KEMC 157 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 22 August 2023

• MWK v CA (Divorce Cause E1242 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 164 (KLR) (21 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.

  [2023] KEMC 164 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 21 August 2023

• AKM v SMM (Divorce Cause E1005 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 182 (KLR) (21 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage between the parties.

  [2023] KEMC 182 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 21 August 2023

• Director of Public Prosecutions v Mwanzuga & 2 others (Criminal Case 83 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 270 (KLR) (21 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court finds that the accused will not suffer material prejudice if the witness is not recalled.

  [2023] KEMC 270 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 21 August 2023

• DMM v OMM (Divorce Cause E1214 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 235 (KLR) (21 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.

  [2023] KEMC 235 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 21 August 2023

• Republic v Kenga & 65 others (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E153 & E156 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEMC 14 (KLR) (18 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court ordered the Respondents to be detained at the specified locations for a period not exceeding 30 days, pending completion of investigations and the decision to charge.

  [2023] KEMC 14 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 18 August 2023

• Director of Public Prosecutions v Jefa (Criminal Case E016 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 266 (KLR) (17 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court dismisses the case against the accused and acquits him

  [2023] KEMC 266 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 17 August 2023

• Republic v Esther (Criminal Case E1921 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 312 (KLR) (15 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court grants the prayer for restoration of the exhibits to the accused upon the fulfillment of the condition of acquiring a valid license enabling her to conduct her business and earn a living.

  [2023] KEMC 312 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 15 August 2023

• Director of Public Prosecution v Kuazwa (Sexual Offence 037 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 278 (KLR) (14 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The accused is found guilty of delement of a child aged 16 years

  [2023] KEMC 278 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts 14 August 2023