Mk Ibrahim Beta
Read this first — limitations.
- Patterns reflect published decisions only.
- This is not an assessment of private character, integrity or bias.
- Outcome distributions are per case-type and not comparable across courts/years.
- Based on 147 decision(s); small samples are indicative only.
- Name normalization is automatic and may merge or split judges incorrectly.
Main subject areas
Documented reasoning patterns
- Most common procedural postures: Appeal from the Court of Appeal (17), Appeal from the High Court (14), Appeal from the Judgment of the Court of Appeal (5)
- [Advisory Opinion] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 2/7, The Supreme Court declines to give its Advisory Opinion on the next general election.: 1/7, The preliminary objection was properly raised and the Court may proceed to consider it on merits.: 1/7, The Court provides an advisory opinion on the relationship between the National Land Commission and the Ministry.: 1/7
- [Presidential Election Petition] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 2/11, Affirming the High Court's decision.: 1/11, Affirmed: 1/11, The court ruled in favor of the respondents.: 1/11
- [Election Petitions] outcomes — The Supreme Court ordered a scrutiny and retallying of results in some polling stations.: 1/7, Directions issued: 1/7, The Judgment and Orders of the Court of Appeal were set aside, and the Petition was allowed.: 1/7, The Court of Appeal's decision to dismiss the appeal is upheld.: 1/7
- [Petition] outcomes — The prayers were not entertained.: 1/11, Application Disallowed: 1/11, The petition was struck out, and the parties were ordered to bear their own costs.: 1/11, Matter struck out for want of jurisdiction, petitioner directed to pursue his matter in the Industrial Court, Industrial Court ordered to fast track the matter.: 1/11
- [Appeal] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 5/31, The appeal was dismissed.: 3/31, Affirmed: 2/31, Application allowed, certification for appeal overturned.: 1/31
Writing characteristics
- Median judgment length ~53333 words
- Includes panel decisions
Remedy patterns
- The parties shall bear their own costs. (2)
- None (2)
- reinstatement of the High Court’s judgment (1)
- annulment of the Court of Appeal’s decision (1)
- nullity of the petition (1)
Citation patterns
- Avg cited authorities/decision: 1.7
- Frequently applied statutes: Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (25), Supreme Court Act, 2011 (16), Supreme Court Act (14), Supreme Court Rules, 2012 (14), Constitution of Kenya (14)
Sample decisions
In the Matter of the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (Applicant) (Constitutional Application 2 of 2011) [2011] KESC 1 (KLR) (20 December 2011) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2011] KESC 1 (KLR) · 20 December 2011
In the Matter of Interim Independent Electoral Commission (Constitutional Application 2 of 2011) [2011] KESC 3 (KLR) (15 November 2011) (Order)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2011] KESC 3 (KLR) · 15 November 2011
Odinga & 7 others v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 3 others (Petition 5, 3 & 4 of 2013 (Consolidated)) [2013] KESC 1 (KLR) (26 March 2013) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2013] KESC 1 (KLR) · 26 March 2013
Kuria & 5 others v Hassan & 4 others (Petition 3, 4 & 5 of 2013 (Consolidated)) [2013] KESC 14 (KLR) (25 March 2013) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2013] KESC 14 (KLR) · 25 March 2013
Kuria & 5 others v Hassan & 4 others (Petition 3, 4 & 5 of 2013 (Consolidated)) [2013] KESC 15 (KLR) (Election Petitions) (25 March 2013) (Directions)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2013] KESC 15 (KLR) · 25 March 2013
Otieno & 2 others v Hassan & 5 others (Petition 4 & 5 of 2013 (Consolidated)) [2013] KESC 17 (KLR) (25 March 2013) (Order)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2013] KESC 17 (KLR) · 25 March 2013
SAJ v AOG & another; ZOG (Interested Party) (Petition 1 of 2013) [2013] KESC 19 (KLR) (1 August 2013) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2013] KESC 19 (KLR) · 1 August 2013
Odinga v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 3 others (Petition 5 of 2013) [2013] KESC 2 (KLR) (26 March 2013) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2013] KESC 2 (KLR) · 26 March 2013
Bell v Moi & another (Application 1 of 2013) [2013] KESC 23 (KLR) (24 October 2013) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2013] KESC 23 (KLR) · 24 October 2013
Kuria & 5 others v Hassan & 4 others (Petition 3, 4 & 5 of 2013 (Consolidated)) [2013] KESC 24 (KLR) (26 March 2013) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2013] KESC 24 (KLR) · 26 March 2013