Kenyan case law

Thuo & another v Kenya Railways Corporation & another (Civil Application 10 of 2017) [2018] KESC 8 (KLR) (8 November 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The application for stay of execution is dismissed as the applicants did not file an appeal at the Supreme Court within the stipulated period and did not apply for an extension of time.

Cheruto & another v Kirwa (Civil Application 1 of 2017) [2018] KESC 68 (KLR) (8 November 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to file a notice of appeal, memorandum of appeal, and record of appeal is dismissed.

Kitur v Keter & another (Petition (Application) 27 of 2018) [2018] KESC 18 (KLR) (31 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The Supreme Court allowed the application for extension of time to file an appeal that was filed a few hours outside the official gazetted time.

Lodinyo v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others (Miscellaneous Application 27 of 2018) [2018] KESC 66 (KLR) (22 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The application for extension of time to file a notice of appeal is dismissed.

Kilaveri v Ethics & Anti – Corruption Commission & another (Petition Petition15A of 2016) [2018] KESC 20 (KLR) (9 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction to determine a matter involving interpretation and application of the Constitution where the substantive matter has not been determined in the lower court.

Modern Holdings (E. A) Ltd v Kenya Ports Authority (Petition 20 of 2017) [2018] KESC 23 (KLR) (9 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ We find that our jurisdiction under Article 163(4)(a) was properly invoked. Consequently, we dismiss this application. The costs of this application shall abide the outcome of the appeal.

Nyamboki v Gathuru (Application 22 of 2017) [2018] KESC 24 (KLR) (5 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ A suit seeking orders of specific performance on sale of land between two parties is not a matter of general public importance warranting an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Moi University v Zaippeline & another (Civil Application 27 of 2015) [2018] KESC 21 (KLR) (5 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ An issue as to whether a university could award a degree to a student who was no longer registered with it and whom it did not examine was a matter of general public importance.

Olweny v K'Oyoo & 2 others (Petition 12 & 13 of 2017 (Consolidated)) [2018] KESC 64 (KLR) (5 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction to entertain appeals from the Political Parties Tribunal where the issue does not involve interpretation and application of the Constitution or a matter of general public importance.

Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & another v Abdalla & 2 others (Petition 20 of 2018) [2018] KESC 65 (KLR) (5 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The two petitions should be consolidated, and the use of a single Record of Appeal is pragmatic.

Mwangi Stephen Muriithi v Daniel Toroitich arap Moi & Raymark Limited (Application 45 of 2014) [2018] KESC 19 (KLR) (5 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The Court held that the issues were matters of general public importance and granted leave to appeal.

Loitiptip v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 2 others (Petition (Application) 18 of 2018) [2018] KESC 63 (KLR) (5 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The Supreme Court allowed the application to enlarge the time for filing a Supplementary Record of Appeal.

Kiebia v M’lintari & another (Petition 10 of 2015) [2018] KESC 22 (KLR) (5 October 2018) (Judgment)

✦ Customary rights to land were not extinguished upon the registration of the land and such rights could be recognized as a customary trust and overriding interests.

Mbiyu v Mbiyu & 15 others (Civil Application 10 of 2018) [2018] KESC 29 (KLR) (28 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeal's decision on certification, and found that the court correctly applied the doctrine of estoppel.

Mahamud v Mohammad & 3 others; Muktar (Intended Interested Party) (Petition 7 of 2018) [2018] KESC 26 (KLR) (28 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed. The applicant, having been a running mate of the appellant and the Deputy Governor, Wajir County, will be directly affected by the outcome of the petition in the event of invalidation of the declared results.

Phillip v Maingi (Petition 6 of 2017) [2018] KESC 31 (KLR) (28 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The appeal was dismissed as the Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction to entertain an appeal that does not raise a question of constitutional interpretation or application.

Lennah Wanjiku Koinange v Margaret Njeri Mbiyu, Eddah Wanjiru Mbiyu, George Kihara Mbiyu, Paul Mbatia Koinange, Stella Kibara, Steven Mungai Kibara, Estate of Elizabeth Waruingi Koinange, Barbara Wambui Koinange, Joyce Njeri w/o Isaac Njunu Mbiyu, David Waiganjo Koinange, Susan Kamau Kihara w/o Solomon Kihara Koinange, David Njunu Mbiyu Koinange, Impulse Developers Limited, Tangulizi Ventures Limited & Sylvia Maryanne Wambui Mbiyu (Civil Application 9 of 2018) [2018] KESC 30 (KLR) (28 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed and each party shall bear its own costs.

Mahamud v Mohamad & 3 others (Petition 7 & 9 of 2018 (Consolidated)) [2018] KESC 62 (KLR) (28 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The court allowed the application to introduce additional evidence regarding the applicant's academic qualifications, emphasizing relevance, necessity, credibility, and fairness.

Republic v Mohammed & another (Criminal Application 2 of 2018) [2018] KESC 59 (KLR) (28 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The Supreme Court grants the applicant leave to appeal and orders that the respondents’ acquittal by the Appellate Court is hereby stayed pending the determination of the appeal challenging that acquittal.

Kenfreight (EA) Limited v Nguti (Civil Application 18 of 2016) [2018] KESC 61 (KLR) (24 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The Court allowed the appeal and found that the prospect of inconsistency between the two judgments warranted a hearing.

Mukoma v Githere & 5 others (Application 11 of 2015) [2018] KESC 25 (KLR) (19 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed, with costs awarded to the 1st Respondent.

Rutongot Farm Ltd v Kenya Forest Service & 3 others (Petition 2 of 2016) [2018] KESC 27 (KLR) (19 September 2018) (Ruling)

Malindi Law Society v Law Society of Kenya, Nairobi Branch & 5 others (Civil Application 20 of 2017) [2018] KESC 60 (KLR) (19 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The application for stay was denied as the grounds were not compelling and the applicant had not yet filed a substantive appeal.

Patrick Thoithi Kanyuira v Kenya Airports Authority; National Land Commission (Intended Amicus ) (Petition 7 of 2017) [2018] KESC 28 (KLR) (19 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The Court established criteria for amicus curiae status, including focusing on legal arguments, maintaining neutrality, timely submission, and introducing novel legal aspects.

James Lusweti Mukwe v Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Benson Esuza Lumwagi & Edward Tale Nabangi [2018] eKLR (Civil Application 24 of 2018) [2018] KESC 57 (KLR) (7 September 2018) (Ruling)

✦ The application meets the threshold for grant of the stay orders sought and the judgment and decree of the Court of Appeal is hereby stayed pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.