Kenyan case law
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CA v DB (Divorce Cause E298 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 172 (KLR) (10 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.
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Rotich v Postal Corporation of Kenya (Cause E04 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 305 (KLR) (10 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was unfair and procedurally flawed, and the claimant is awarded compensation and other remedies
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Republic through DCI v Mackenzie & 30 others (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E077, E101 & E130 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEMC 292 (KLR) (10 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The respondents shall be remanded in custody for a further period not exceeding 47 days, social inquiry reports will be submitted within 30 days, access to investigators will be granted, and the prayer for additional counsel is declined.
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FAO v BAG (Divorce Cause E488 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 226 (KLR) (9 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.
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Obwanda v Consultancy (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 281 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 310 (KLR) (8 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the dismissal to be unfair and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant underpayment, breach of contract, and gratuity.
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Njoroge v Ibrahim (Miscellaneous Application 300 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 306 (KLR) (8 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Protection orders granted to the applicant, including restraining the respondent from threatening or harassing the applicant
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KAM v BK (Divorce Cause E1068 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 155 (KLR) (8 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that a marriage did not exist between the parties and dismisses the petition.
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Republic v Wambui (Criminal Case E2410 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 316 (KLR) (8 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court denies the accused's request to start the case a fresh and recalls witnesses for further cross-examination.
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SMK v AW (Divorce Cause E216 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 220 (KLR) (8 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the motion for spousal support of KES 45,000/- per month pending the hearing and determination of the divorce petition.
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AWG v SMNT (Divorce Cause E1077 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 203 (KLR) (7 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage.
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WB v TANW (Divorce Cause E879 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 192 (KLR) (7 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.
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HCL v RMO (Divorce Cause E1313 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 205 (KLR) (7 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court grants the petition and dissolves the marriage between the parties.
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PNN v JGG (Divorce Cause E004 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 232 (KLR) (7 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and issued a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days.
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Kiarie & 2 others v Karuga (Miscellaneous Succession Application 57 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 309 (KLR) (3 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the matter has been overtaken by a petition for a full grant, and the miscellaneous file is deemed spent.
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Chelugui v Republic; Makori & another (Accused) (Criminal Case E4091 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 18 (KLR) (3 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court held that there is no marriage between the applicant and the 1st accused as they have not been married under any of the five recognized systems by the Laws of Kenya.
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Republic v Ngeno (Anti-Corruption Case E001 of 2020) [2023] KEMC 319 (KLR) (3 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the accused's request to start the case anew unjustified and directs the matter to proceed from where it had reached without recalling the witnesses.
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Njenga v Owino (Miscellaneous Application E181 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 260 (KLR) (3 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application is rejected due to lack of sufficient particulars and the applicant's failure to demonstrate efforts to trace the original file.
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Peter Muchiri Kariuki t/a Airways Auctioneers v Mwihaki (Miscellaneous Application 197 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 307 (KLR) (3 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the applicant's application for distress against the respondent for unpaid rent.
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SM v KC (Divorce Cause E813 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 253 (KLR) (2 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court dissolved the marriage and granted a decree nisi to be made absolute in 30 days. The petitioner was directed to file a suit at the Children Court Nairobi within 60 days from the date of this judgment.
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Republic v Azubuike (Criminal Case E1803 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 313 (KLR) (1 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court denies the accused's request for cash bail and imposes a bond of Kshs. 3,000,000/= and 1 Kenyan Surety of a similar amount.
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FKN v SSR (Children's Case E150 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 259 (KLR) (1 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court orders that SSR pays Kshs. 10,000/= per month towards the food and related expenses of the children, and the plaintiff (FKN) has the actual custody of the children with unlimited access by SSR.
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ASM v EMK (Divorce Cause E804 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 221 (KLR) (1 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The marriage is dissolved, and a decree nisi will issue in 30 days.
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Republic v Mwai (Sexual Offence 139 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 308 (KLR) (1 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the evidence presented by the state establishes a prima facie case against the accused, warranting him to make his defense.
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DKN v CKN (Divorce Cause E719 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 168 (KLR) (1 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage.
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Republic v Kiplang'at (Criminal Case 1515 of 2023) [2023] KEMC 317 (KLR) (1 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the complainant's application to forgive the accused and terminates all proceedings against the accused under section 176 of the Criminal Procedure Code.