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High Court at Mombasaenshrined Article,JudgeCase number Judicial Review Application E022 of 2023
Division and case type: Constitutional and Human Rights·Judicial Review
It was submitted that there is a dispute regarding ownership of the suit properties. That under Order 40 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules, where there is proof that any property in dispute is in a danger of being wasted, damaged, alienated or disposed of, the court ought to grant a temporary injunction to restrain such acts.
It was submitted that there is a dispute regarding ownership of the suit properties. That under Order 40 Rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules, where there is proof that any property in dispute is in a danger of being wasted, damaged, alienated or disposed of, the court ought to grant a temporary injunction to restrain such acts.
High Court at KiberaMiscellaneous Criminal Application 55 of 2023
Division and case type: Criminal·Miscellaneous Criminal Application
Republic of Kenya High Court, at Nairobi (Appellate Side) Criminal Appeal No 997 of 1984 Chege v Republic (Appeal from the District Magistrate’s Court at Kandara, L T Macua Esq, Criminal Case No 825 of 1983) Advocates Appellant present and unrepresented W Ngugi (Miss) (State Counsel) for respondent October 22, 1985, Mbaya J delivered the following Judgment. The appellant was convicted of creating disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace contrary to section 95(1) of the Penal
High Court at NairobiKinyua,KansimeCase number Criminal Revision E106 of 2021
Division and case type: Criminal·Criminal Case
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CRIMINAL REVISION NO E106 OF 2021 ELIUD MWANIKI WAWERU.............................................................................1ST APPLICANT RAFIKI DEPOSIT TAKING MICROFINANCE (K) LTD.............................2ND APPLICANT VERSUS THE DIRECTORATE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS, KIAMBU....1STRESPONDENT THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE............................................................2ND RESPONDENT THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS.
application is hereby dismissedDismissed5 min read
I therefore find that the application for revision dated 29th July, 2020 is devoid of any merit and is hereby dismissed. The exparte orders granted on 30th July, 2020 staying the lower court proceedings are automatically vacated by the dismissal of the application.
Division and case type: Constitutional and Human Rights·Petition
I therefore find that the application for revision dated 29th July, 2020 is devoid of any merit and is hereby dismissed. The exparte orders granted on 30th July, 2020 staying the lower court proceedings are automatically vacated by the dismissal of the application.
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: GITHINJI, MWILU & ODEK, JJ.A) CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 54 OF 2015 BETWEEN ABDI YUSUF MAALIM …………………………………………………………………….APPELLANT AND REPUBLIC …………………………………………………………………………..……… RESPONDENT (An appeal from the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi, (Justice Muchemi) dated 19th December, 2013 in H.
High Court at NairobiNemakonde,Kamande,ItCase number Petition 188 of 2012
Division and case type: Constitutional and Human Rights·Petition
In light of what I have stated, I hereby make the following orders; a) The petitioner shall continue to be held in Lang’ata Women’s Prison or such other place as may be designated by the Minister in terms of section 43(2)(b) of the Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 pending her removal from Kenya or pending such time as any claim lodged by her, within 30 days from the date hereof, is determined by a competent authority under relevant legislation. b) The Prison authorities shall ensure tha
Division and case type: Constitutional and Human Rights·Constitutional Petition
REPUBLIC OF KENYA High Court at Mombasa Constitutional Petition 59 of 2011 IN THE MATTER OF: CHAPTER FOUR OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA AND IN THE MATTER OF: ARTICLES 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 30, 47 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND IN THE MATTER OF: PETITION BY ABDULLAH MANGI MOHAMED CHALLENGING INFRINGEMENT OF HIS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS BY THE ISSUE, EXISTENCE AND CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF TITLE DEED HELD BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT DATED 10TH JANUARY 2006 OVER PLOT NO. 539 SECTION III MAINLAND NORTH BETWEEN ABDULLAH M
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: O’KUBASU, GITHINJI & NYAMU, JJ.A.) CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 457 OF 2007 BETWEEN ABDULLAHI OSMAN MOHAMED........................................APPELLANT AND REPUBLIC..............................................................................RESPONDENT (Appeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Ombija, J.) dated 20th August, 2007 in H.C.CR.C.
Division and case type: Constitutional and Human Rights·Petition
Gikandi argues that he is able to show that it is jurisdictionally possible for conservatory orders to be granted despite the envisaged time-lines in Section 32 of the Act.This is the very subject of his application. In view of the restricted time in Section 32, the application by the Petitioners is made even more urgent.Once more urgent a person alleges contravention of his fundamental rights and freedoms under Section 70 – 83 of the Constitution this court as a Constitutional court must stop i
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CRIMINAL APPEAL 36 OF 2008 ADBULHAKIM MOHAMED HASSAN HUSSEIN..............APPELLANT AND REPUBLIC................................................................RESPONDENT (Appeal from a conviction and sentence of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Ombija, J.) dated 26th March, 2008 in H.C.Cr. 196 of 2003) ***************** JUDGMENT OF THE COURT Abdulhakim Mohamed Hassan Hussein, the appellant herein was arraigned in the superior c
Division and case type: Constitutional and Human Rights·Petition
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI (NAIROBI LAW COURTS) Misc Appli 1249 of 2007 BEJA MNYIKA BEJA……………………….…………..APPLICANT Versus ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF KENYA……...…RESPONDENT RULING Before me is the Chamber Summons dated 23rd November 2007 brought by Beja Mnyika Beja against the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) in which the Applicant seeks:- (1) To be exempted from serving notice on the Registrar in terms of Order 53 Rule 1(3) Civil Procedure Rules (2) That the court do
Division and case type: Constitutional and Human Rights·Petition
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI (NAIROBI LAW COURTS) Misc Appli 1249 of 2007 BEJA MNYIKA BEJA……………………….…………..APPLICANT Versus ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF KENYA……...…RESPONDENT RULING Before me is the Chamber Summons dated 23rd November 2007 brought by Beja Mnyika Beja against the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) in which the Applicant seeks:- (1) To be exempted from serving notice on the Registrar in terms of Order 53 Rule 1(3) Civil Procedure Rules (2) That the court do
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MOMBASA Criminal Appeal 251 of 2005 ERNEST MWALUA LOMBO ............................................................... APPELLANT - Versus - REPUBLIC ......................................................….................................
High Court at NairobiMaina,Maina ApplicantCase number Criminal Application 652 of 2004
Division and case type: Criminal·Case number Criminal Application
REPUBLIC OF KENYA Waweru v Republic High Court, at Nairobi August 14, 1985 Schofield J Criminal Appeal No 1723, 1724 & 1725 of 1984 (Appeal from the Resident’s Magistrate’ Court at Nairobi, J A Mango, Esq) Advocates Appellants absent, unrepresented, and not wishing to be present Miss W Ngugi, for respondent August 14, 1985, Schofield J delivered the following Judgment. Jackson Waweru (1st appellant), Francis Njoroge (2nd appellant) and Nelson Mwaniki (3rd appellant) were three of four accused
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MOMBASA APPELLATE SIDE FRANCIS AGANDA ………………………………………………APPELLANT V E R S U S REPUBLIC …………………………………………………………RESPONDENT Consolidated With CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 44 OF 2001 STEPHEN MALIOLO ……………………………………………..APPELLANT V E R S U S REPUBLIC ………………………………………………………….
High Court at Mombasaanother magistrateCase number Criminal Appeal 52 of 2003
Division and case type: Criminal·Criminal Appeal
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MOMBASA CRIMINAL APPPEAL 52 OF 2003 GEORGE OMONDI .……….…………………………..……APPELLANT VERSUS REPUBLIC ....….…………………………………...….... RESPONDENT J U D G M E NT George Omondi, the appellant, was convicted for Shop Breaking and committing a felony contrary to Section 306(a) Penal Code.
High Court at NairobiRakoro,OdenyoCase number Miscellaneous Criminal Application 567 of 2003
Division and case type: Criminal·Miscellaneous Criminal Application
REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.567 OF 2003 FELIX MACHARIA MAGAWA........................................APPLICANT VERSUS REPUBLIC..............................................................RESPONDENT RULING The applicant herein has applied to this Court for:- 1. Consolidation of Criminal Case No.1030 of 2003, Criminal Case No.1386 of 2003 and Criminal Case No.1387 of 2003, all preferred against him in Nairobi Chief Magistrate’s
application is hereby dismissedDismissed7 min read
Division and case type: Constitutional and Human Rights·Election Petition
Appeal went to great lengths to examine the relevant authorities and I totally agree with their conclusion on that issue. However in this case in considering the legal effect of the Act and the rules and particularly sections 14 (1) (a) and 14 (2) the provisions of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act (cap 2) set out namely section 24 and section 33 were not considered.