Court decisions & case law

Judgment[2025] KEHC 1905518 December 2025

Mutoro v Obala

Judgment[2022] KEHC 1691122 December 2022

EMC v Director of Public Prosecutions

High Court at KakamegaErick Zalo,MwangiCriminal Appeal 74 of 2019

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

Alukhaba v Director of Public Prosecutions (Criminal Appeal E007 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 16913 (KLR) (23 December 2022) (Judgment) Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 16913 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL APPEAL E007 OF 2021 WM MUSYOKA, J DECEMBER 23, 2022 BETWEEN JOHN ALUKHABA ................................................................................. APPELLANT AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS ....................................

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Judgment[2022] KEHC 1691322 December 2022

Alukhaba v Director of Public Prosecutions

High Court at Kakamegatrial court of the,ChallaCriminal Appeal E007 of 2021

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

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Judgment[2018] KEHC 150923 December 2018

David Akhwale Malala v Republic

High Court at KakamegaTrial CourtCase number Criminal Appeal 57 of 2017

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KAKAMEGA CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 57 OF 2017 (From Original Conviction and Sentence in Criminal Case No.

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Judgment[2008] KECA 7513 November 2008

ABDULSHAKOOR KHANDWALLA v EAST AFRICAN BUILDING SOCIETY

Court of Appeal at MalindiJUDGE APPEAL,Khanna EABS,KhannaCivil Appeal (Appli) 164 of 2005

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT MOMBASA Civil Appeal (Appli) 164 of 2005 ABDULSHAKOOR KHANDWALLA…………APPLICANT/RESPONDENT AND EAST AFRICAN BUILDING SOCIETY……..RESPONDENT/APPELLANT (Application to strike out record of appeal in an appeal from the ruling and order of the High Court of Kenya at Mombasa (Maraga J) dated 11th June, 2004 in H.C.C.C. 30 OF 1994) ******************** RULING OF THE COURT This is an application under Rule 80 of the Court of Appeal Rules (Rules) for

application is allowedAllowed10 min read

Judgment[2007] KEHC 349714 November 2007

ALFRED EFUMBI v REPUBLIC

High Court at Kakamegait is heard,Ombaye,Ann KithakaCriminal Case No. 406 of 2007

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KAKAMEGA Criminal Appeal 72A of 2007 (An application for bail pending appeal) ALFRED EFUMBI …………………………………….… APPELLANT VERSUS REPUBLIC ……………………………………………. RESPONDENT RULING The Appellant, ALFRED EFUMBI, was on 20th July, 2007 convicted of setting fire to crop of cultivated produce contrary to section 334 (a) of the Penal Code and sentenced by the Chief Magistrate’s court in Kakamega in Criminal Case No.

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Judgment[2005] KEHC 6602 November 2005

BENJAMIN SIPITALI MUNGWANA v NORAH KHAOYA SHEM & 2 OTHERS

High Court at Kakamegaapplying for the Grant of,Letters of administration,KiveuCase number Civil Case 189 of 1989

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KAKAMEGA Civil Case 189 of 1989 BENJAMIN SIPITALI MUNGWANA ……..................PLAINTIFF (NOW DECEASED) VERSUS NORAH KHAOYA SHEM) JENIPHER ACHINGO MUNGWANA) ……...………….............………. DEFENDANT AND SHEM NALIANYA SIBITALI ………………………………............……...

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Judgment[2003] KECA 183 August 2003

ABDIRAHMAN ALI ABDI v REPUBLIC

Court of Appeal at MalindiWaki,JUDGE APPEAL,KwenaCase number Criminal Appeal 138 of 2002

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA COURT OF APPEAL AT MOMBASA Criminal Appeal 138 of 2002 ABDIRAHMAN ALI ABDI …………………….................…………………….. APPELLANT AND REPUBLIC ……………………………….............……….………………….

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 4730 August 1998

JAPHETH GALAGATI SHAMALLA v PHILIP WEKESA & ANOTHER

High Court at KakamegaSalim Danji,Salim Dhanji,Shitsama,Kapten,Kaptens,OrengoCase number Election Petition 3 of 1998

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsElection Petition

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KAKAMEGA Election Petition 3 of 1998 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ACT (CAP.7) AND REGULATIONS THEREUNDER AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND IN THE MATTER OF THE ELECTION FOR THE SHINYALU PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY BETWEEN JAPHETH GALAGATI SHAMALLA............................................ THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF KENYA...............RESPONDENTS RULING JAPHETH GALAGATI SHAMALLA (hereinafter referred to as "the petitioner) fil

petition struck outDismissed11 min read

Judgment[1998] KEHC 531 July 1998

JONAS AKUNO AKUBASU v REPUBLIC

High Court at Kakamegame for the appellant submitted that,learned Magistrate erred in convicting his client when the case was not proved to the required,standard,Ogada,Ogada stated PW,Oluoch,Oluoch PW,Oluoch contended PW,Oluoch claimed AssistantCase number Criminal Appeal 72 of 1998

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KAKAMEGA Criminal Appeal 72 of 1998 JONAS AKUNO AKUBASU ………………………………………… APPELLANT -VERSUSREPUBLIC ……………………………………………………...….

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Judgment[1997] KECA 13120 July 1997

MARY MANGA MESHACK v REPUBLIC

Court of Appeal at MalindiAng,Waki,JUDGE APPEAL,GacivihCRIMINAL APPEAL NO.96 OF 1996

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT MOMBASA CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.96 OF 1996 MARY MANGA MESHACK .............................. APPELLANT VERSUS REPUBLIC .......................................

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Judgment[1997] KECA 18517 July 1997

AMOS ONDISO ORARO & 3 OTHERS v REPUBLIC

Court of Appeal at MalindiAng,Waki,JUDGE APPEALCRIMINAL APPEAL NO.34 OF 1997

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT MOMBASA CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.34 OF 1997 BETWEEN 1. JAMES MUTHUI ............

appeal failsDismissed7 min read

Judgment[1997] KECA 42417 July 1997

Oraro & 3 others v Republic

Court of Appeal at MalindiAng,Waki,JUDGE APPEALCriminal Appeal 34 of 1997

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT MOMBASA CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.34 OF 1997 BETWEEN 1. JAMES MUTHUI ............

Appeal dismissedDismissed7 min read

Judgment[1997] KECA 21328 January 1997

MARGARET MAKHANJU JOHN v DAVID JOHN KIBWANA

Court of Appeal at MalindiJUDGE APPEALCivil Appeal E019 of 2023

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT MOMBASA (CORAM: GICHERU, AKIWUMI & TUNOI, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 314 OF 1996 BETWEEN MARGARET MAKHANJU JOHN .............................

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Judgment[1996] KECA 12710 October 1996

BAMBURI PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED v MRS. PHILEMON OYIGO

Court of Appeal at MalindiJUDGE APPEAL,PHILEMON OYIGOCIVIL APPEAL NO. 119 OF 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT MOMBASA Civil Appeal 119 of 1996 BAMBURI PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED……................................... PHILEMON OYIGO……………………....................................……………….

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Judgment[1995] KECA 6523 January 1995

CLIFF S. M. LIROVARS v OWNERS OF MOTOR VEHICLE “DHIRAN K ”

Court of Appeal at MalindiJUDGE APPEAL,T. MbalutoCase number Civil Appeal 59 of 1994

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT MOMBASA Civil Appeal 59 of 1994 CLIFF S. LIROVARS…………….............................................……….………………… APPELLANT AND THE OWNERS OF MOTOR VEHICLE “DHIRAN K ”………….............………......

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Judgment[1993] KECA 2924 January 1993

KARIUKI NYOIKE v REPUBLIC

Court of Appeal at MalindiJUDGE APPEALCase number Criminal Appeal 35 of 1992

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT MALINDI CRIMINAL APPEAL 35 OF 1992 KARIUKI NYOIKE ……………………………. APPELLANT AND REPUBLIC …………………...……………… RESPONDENT (Appeal from a conviction and sentence of the High Court of Kenya Mombasa( Wambilyanga,J.) dated 7th May, 1991 In H.

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Judgment[1991] KECA 828 August 1991

Bandali t/a Shimoni Enterprises v Wills

Court of Appeal at MalindiShields,judge High CourtCase number Civil Application 12 of 1991

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

Court for want of prosecution be set aside. The learned judge while setting aside the dismissal order declined an application for leave to appeal without assigning any reasons.

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Judgment[1991] KECA 1224 July 1991

Kenya Breweries Ltd v Saro

Court of Appeal at MalindiCase number Civil Appeal 144 of 1990

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA Court of Appeal, at Mombasa July 25, 1991 Gachuhi,Masime JJ A & Omolo Ag JA Civil Appeal No 144 of 1990 Kenya Breweries Ltd v Saro (Appeal from a Judgment and decree of the High Court at Mombasa, Githinji J, dated 21st May 1990 in HCCC No 602 of 1987) Damages - general damages - claim for damages under the Fatal Accidents Act (cap 32) - father claiming damages for the death of six year old child - whether father entitled to such damages in the absence of evidence of any pe

Appeal dismissedDismissed10 min read

Judgment[1990] KECA 3016 July 1990

Mrama v Republic

Court of Appeal at MalindiCriminal Appeal No 73 of 1990

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

Mrama v Republic REPUBLIC OF KENYA Court of Appeal, at Mombasa July 17, 1990 Gachuhi, Masime & Kwach JJA Criminal Appeal No 73 of 1990 On July 17, 1990, Gachuhi, Masime & Kwach JJA delivered the following Judgment. The appellant’s appeal to the superior court was summarily rejected under section 352(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

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