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- 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 268 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: Second Appeal (15), Appeal from the High Court's conviction and sentence (12), Appeal from the High Court judgment (10)
- [Civil Appeal] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 15/63, Application dismissed: 3/63, Appeal dismissed with costs: 3/63, Dismissed with costs: 3/63
- [Civil Application] outcomes — Dismissed with costs: 4/28, Application dismissed: 3/28, The application is granted.: 3/28, Appeal allowed: 2/28
- [Appeal] outcomes — Dismissed: 3/23, Appeal dismissed: 2/23, Application dismissed: 2/23, The application is allowed.: 2/23
- [Criminal Appeal] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 58/126, The application is allowed.: 10/126, Application dismissed: 7/126, Appeal dismissed, death sentence affirmed: 2/126
- [Civil Appeal (Application)] outcomes — Application dismissed: 3/11, Dismissed with costs to the 2nd respondent: 1/11, The application was dismissed.: 1/11, The applicant's reference is dismissed.: 1/11
Writing characteristics
- Median judgment length ~16914 words
- Includes panel decisions
Remedy patterns
- Extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal and record of appeal (4)
- Extension of time to file and serve the record of appeal (3)
- Costs to the respondent (2)
- Extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal (2)
- Costs to be in the appeal (1)
Citation patterns
- Avg cited authorities/decision: 1.6
- Frequently applied statutes: Criminal Procedure Code (40), Sexual Offences Act (38), Penal Code (35), Court of Appeal Rules (21), Civil Procedure Act (6)
Sample decisions
Kihara v Ajele & 2 others (Civil Appeal E046 of 2021) [2021] KECA 104 (KLR) (22 October 2021) (Ruling)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 104 (KLR) · 22 October 2021
Parliamentary Service Commission v Okoiti & another (Civil Application E349 of 2021) [2021] KECA 120 (KLR) (22 October 2021) (Ruling)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 120 (KLR) · 22 October 2021
Ndungu & 3 others v Githu & another (Civil Appeal 91 of 2015) [2021] KECA 156 (KLR) (19 November 2021) (Judgment)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 156 (KLR) · 19 November 2021
Holiday Investments (K) Ltd & 2 others v Fidelity Commercial Bank (Civil Application 142 of 2013) [2021] KECA 162 (KLR) (19 November 2021) (Order)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 162 (KLR) · 19 November 2021
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited v Banking Insurance & Finance Union (Kenya) (Civil Appeal 240 of 2018) [2021] KECA 173 (KLR) (5 November 2021) (Judgment)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 173 (KLR) · 5 November 2021
Kihagi & another v Jamii Bora Bank & 2 others (Civil Application E011 of 2020) [2021] KECA 265 (KLR) (3 December 2021) (Ruling)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 265 (KLR) · 3 December 2021
Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation v Ogola (Civil Appeal 99 of 2017) [2021] KECA 298 (KLR) (3 December 2021) (Judgment)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 298 (KLR) · 3 December 2021
Mulandi v Republic (Criminal Appeal 97 of 2019) [2021] KECA 326 (KLR) (17 December 2021) (Judgment)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 326 (KLR) · 17 December 2021
Chiragu & another v Republic (Criminal Appeal 104 of 2018) [2021] KECA 342 (KLR) (17 December 2021) (Judgment)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 342 (KLR) · 17 December 2021
County Government of Kiambu v Kariuki & 3 others (Civil Appeal 137 of 2017) [2021] KECA 351 (KLR) (17 December 2021) (Judgment)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 351 (KLR) · 17 December 2021