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Published decisions from 2001 to 2025; busiest year 2025 (5 decisions).

Documented outcomes by case type

• Criminal: Guilty (3); Not Guilty (1); Mistrial declared, accused persons discharged (1); Mistrial declared, accused discharged (1)
• Criminal Appeal: Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence set aside, substitut (1); Conviction affirmed, sentence reduced from life to 30 years (1); Appeal dismissed (1)
• Civil: The plaintiff is awarded Kshs 6,686,000 in damages. (1); The suit is stayed until the plaintiff pays the costs in the (1); The application for leave to re-open the case and file furth (1); The application is allowed (1)
• Civil Suit: Odari's claim for damages was upheld. (1)
• Criminal Case: Guilty (1)

Counts are per published decision as classified by AI; not comparable across courts or years.

Most-cited legislation

• Penal Code (7)
• Civil Procedure Rules (5)
• Law of Succession Act (5)
• Evidence Act (4)
• Criminal Procedure Code (3)
• Civil Procedure Act (3)
• Probate and Administration Rules (3)
• Sexual Offences Act (2)

Documented reasoning patterns

• Most common procedural postures: Appeal from original conviction and sentence (8), Appeal from conviction and sentence (5), Appeal from a previous judgment (3)
• [Contract Dispute] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 1/1
• [Personal Injury] outcomes — The Plaintiff is awarded Sh.3,266,674/- in total.: 1/2, Veronica M. Kilonzo wins the case with a judgment for Shs.424,382/-.: 1/2
• [Judicial Separation] outcomes — Judgment for the Petitioner in the petition for judicial separation and cross-petition for dissolution of marriage.: 1/1
• [Civil Appeal] outcomes — Appeal allowed: 2/6, Appeal dismissed: 2/6, Appeal Allowed: 1/6, The court directs the Deputy Registrar to place the Notice of Motion before Mr. Justice Sergon.: 1/6
• [Criminal Appeal] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 9/27, Appeal successful: 2/27, The application for bail pending appeal is granted.: 1/27, The application is dismissed.: 1/27

Writing characteristics

• Median judgment length ~9947 words
• Includes panel decisions

Remedy patterns

• The appellants are awarded the costs of the appeal (2)
• Damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities (1)
• Damages for loss of earning capacity (1)
• Special damages (medical, hospital bills, and drugs) (1)
• School fees and maintenance for the children (1)

Citation patterns

• Avg cited authorities/decision: 0.2
• Frequently applied statutes: Penal Code (11), Criminal Procedure Code (7), Civil Procedure Rules (2), Constitution of Kenya (2), Section 256(2), Penal Code (1)