Kenyan case law

Muia & another (Suing as the Personal Representatives of the Estate of the Late Simon Muia Kioko) v Seth & another (Civil Suit 9525 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 73 (KLR) (20 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court apportions liability in favor of the plaintiffs at 100%:0% on a balance of probability.

IOM v CA (Divorce Cause E1090 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 102 (KLR) (20 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court allows the petition dated October 1, 2021 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.

Makau v Invesco Assurance Company Limited (Civil Suit 7671 of 2019) [2023] KEMC 94 (KLR) (16 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The defendant is liable and ordered to pay the plaintiff the sums outlined in the judgment dated 06th June 2016 issued by Hon L.M. Wachira Senior Principal Magistrate.

Kimundo v CIC General Insurance Ltd (Civil Suit 3255 of 2018) [2023] KEMC 71 (KLR) (15 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the suit merited and the policy document enforceable, allowing the plaintiff's prayers subject to production of receipts.

Kariuki v Nkirote (Civil Suit 6945A of 2019) [2023] KEMC 90 (KLR) (15 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court awards KES 400,000 in general damages for pain and suffering and KES 82,250 in special damages.

Kalinga v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 10 others; Orange Democratic Movement & 7 others (Interested Parties) (Election Petition E002 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 12 (KLR) (14 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the election by nomination of the 2nd, 3rd, and 11th respondents was not in conformity with the Constitution and electoral laws.

Ndungu v Maloba (Civil Suit 7553 of 2016) [2023] KEMC 63 (KLR) (14 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court awards KES 500,000 in general damages, KES 100,000 for loss of earning capacity, KES 17,000 in special damages, and costs of the suit.

Mungai v Kenya Power and Lighting Company & another (Civil Suit E865 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 69 (KLR) (13 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court awards special damages of Ksh 550/- and costs of the suit, with interest at court rates from the date of the judgment until payment in full.

BKK v KAO (Divorce Cause E667 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 96 (KLR) (13 March 2023) (Judgment)

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

PMO v JWM (Divorce Cause E1030 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 59 (KLR) (13 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court allows the petition dated August 30, 2022, and dissolves the marriage.

SWW v FPO (Divorce Cause E448 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 74 (KLR) (9 March 2023) (Judgment)

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

SMK v MGN (Divorce Cause E107 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 76 (KLR) (9 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage.

LNM v JMT (Divorce Cause E123 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 77 (KLR) (8 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The marriage is dissolved, and the decree nisi is made absolute in 30 days.

SWC v BBN (Divorce Cause E005 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 92 (KLR) (8 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The marriage is dissolved.

LCT v JMO (Divorce Cause E225 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 93 (KLR) (7 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage.

FKM v JNM (Divorce Cause E092 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 101 (KLR) (7 March 2023) (Judgment)

PBA v JSM (Divorce Cause E137 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 78 (KLR) (6 March 2023) (Judgment)

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

SMK v MKM (Divorce Cause E084 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 95 (KLR) (6 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court allows the petition dated January 24, 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.

ZH v AMV (Divorce Cause E372 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 79 (KLR) (2 March 2023) (Judgment)

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

Maina v Ndolo (Civil Suit 3509 of 2018) [2023] KEMC 72 (KLR) (2 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The suit is dismissed as the contract is unenforceable and there was breach of the contract by the plaintiff.

SNG v SN (Divorce Cause E754 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 98 (KLR) (1 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The marriage between the parties merits an order of divorce under the Marriage Act 2014. The petitioner should reasonably remain accustomed to the lifestyle granted to her by the respondent during the marriage up until she re-marries or for a period of 10 years from the date of this judgment, whichever is earlier.

WDO v IMM (Divorce Cause E841 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 64 (KLR) (1 March 2023) (Judgment)

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

LAA v FOA (Divorce Cause E1334 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 75 (KLR) (1 March 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court allows the petition and dissolves the marriage between the parties. The petitioner is granted relief on prayers (2) and (3) before the Children's Court. A decree nisi is made absolute in 30 days.

Nkowua v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 4 others (Election Petition E004 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 8 (KLR) (28 February 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court has jurisdiction to hear the petition and will address the issues raised.

Samba v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 2 others (Election Petition E003 of 2022) [2023] KEMC 4 (KLR) (28 February 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court declared the elections illegal, null and void due to disenfranchisement, intimidation, and suppression of voters, and illegalities and irregularities exhibited in the elections.