Mk Scjj 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 3 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: Application for extension of time to file a Notice of Appeal (1), Application for leave to file replying affidavits (1), Application to withdraw a petition of appeal (1)
- [Civil Application] outcomes — The Supreme Court granted the application for extension of time to file a Notice of Appeal.: 1/1
- [Petition for extension of time] outcomes — Application allowed.: 1/1
- [Petition (Application) for Withdrawal of Appeal] outcomes — Application allowed; petition of appeal marked as withdrawn.: 1/1
Writing characteristics
- Median judgment length ~19175 words
- Single-judge
Remedy patterns
- Extension of time to file a Notice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal for an intended appeal to the Supreme Court. (1)
Citation patterns
- Avg cited authorities/decision: 2.3
- Frequently applied statutes: Constitution of Kenya 2010, Article 163(4)(a) (1), Supreme Court Rules, 2012, Rule 53 (1), Supreme Court Act (No. 7 of 2011) (1), Public Service Commission Act (No. 10 of 2017) (1), Judicial Service Act (No. 1 of 2011) (1)
Sample decisions
Gitonga & 3 others v Kamau & 4 others (Civil Application 2 of 2014) [2014] KESC 35 (KLR) (18 March 2014) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2014] KESC 35 (KLR) · 18 March 2014
Katiba Institute v Attorney General & 9 others (Petition 17 (E017) of 2020) [2021] KESC 25 (KLR) (3 December 2021) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2021] KESC 25 (KLR) · 3 December 2021
Owiso & 2 others v Attorney-General & another; Law Society of Kenya & 9 others (Interested Parties) (Petition (Application) E020 of 2025) [2025] KESC 62 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
Supreme Court of Kenya · [2025] KESC 62 (KLR) · 14 November 2025