Original 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 6 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 a sentence imposed by the High Court (1), Application for extension of time and leave to appeal (1), Appeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya (1)
- [Criminal Appeal] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 2/3, Application dismissed: 1/3
- [Appeal] outcomes — The appeal is dismissed.: 1/1
- [Civil Application] outcomes — The application for adjournment and interim stay of execution was granted: 1/1
- [Civil Appeal] outcomes — Dismissed: 1/1
Writing characteristics
- Median judgment length ~4605 words
- Includes panel decisions
Citation patterns
- Avg cited authorities/decision: 0.2
- Frequently applied statutes: Section 275 and Section 285 of the Penal Code (1), Section 221 of the Criminal Procedure Code (1), Section 352(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (1), Armed Forces Act (cap 199) (1), Sexual Offences Act, 2006 (1)
Sample decisions
Henry Nderitu v Republic [1984] KECA 108 (KLR)
Court of Appeal · [1984] KECA 108 (KLR)
Oliver Munyaka Kabulu v Republic [1984] KECA 41 (KLR)
Court of Appeal · [1984] KECA 41 (KLR) · 30 July 1984
Joseph Gichuki v Grace Mwihaki [1996] KECA 76 (KLR)
Court of Appeal · [1996] KECA 76 (KLR)
Republic v Jackson Mwalulu & 8 others [2004] KECA 76 (KLR)
Court of Appeal · [2004] KECA 76 (KLR) · 9 December 2004
Julius Mlanda Wanje v Republic [2021] KECA 477 (KLR)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 477 (KLR) · 9 July 2021
NIC Bank Kenya PLC & 2 others v William Kipkorir Arusei & another [2021] KECA 851 (KLR)
Court of Appeal · [2021] KECA 851 (KLR) · 19 March 2021