Court decisions & case law

Judgment[1998] KEHC 15820 December 1998

DANIEL GITAU MUCHAU v REPUBLIC

High Court at Nairobianother magistrate of competent jurisdiction for retrial forthwithCase number Criminal Appeal 1469 of 1998

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI APPELLATE SIDE CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1469 OF 1998 (From Original Conviction(s) and Sentence(s) in Criminal Case No 738 of 1998 of the Resident Magistrate’s Court at GATUNDU.) DANIEL GITAU MUCHAU.......................................APPELLANT VERSUS REPUBLIC.................................................................RESPONDENT J U D G M E N T The appellant allegedly pleaded guilty to the offence of defilement of a girl under the age of 1

appeal is allowedAllowed1 min read

Judgment[1998] KECA 22013 December 1998

NYANJA HOLIDINGS LTD & 2 OTHERS v CITY FINANCE BANK LIMITED

Court of Appeal at NairobiKuloba,JUDGE APPEAL,ENID N. NYANJA,Kaunda,Malawa

Division and case type: GeneralUnclassified

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI CORAM: KWACH, SHAH & OWUOR JJ.A CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 118/98) BETWEEN NYANJA HOLDINGS LIMITED GEORGE NJAU MBUGUA NYANJA MRS.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 1266 December 1998

HALL EQUITORIAL LTD v OLYMIPC FRUIT PROCESSORS

High Court at NairobiKimani,KawajaCIVIL CASE NO. 5400 OF 1991

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

HALL EQUITORIAL LTD v OLYMIPC FRUIT PROCESSORS: ORDER Ruling delivered. E’ O’KUBASU JUDGE

application is grantedAllowed2 min read

Judgment[1998] KECA 203 December 1998

BEATRICE WANJIRU KIMANI v EVANSON KIMANI NJOROGE

Court of Appeal at NairobiKuloba,Majanja,KaruaCase number Civil Appeal 79 of 1997

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

what I need to consider in this taxation bearing in mind the Authorities cited, I have come to a conclusion that Ksh.120,000/= would be reasonable fee for instructions in this appeal which I allow. Ksh.180,000/= is taxed off from this item.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 19322 November 1998

MUSHIMIYAMANA AIMABLE v JONATHAN LEAKEY LTD & ANOTHER

High Court at NairobiKimani Kiragu,KiraguCIVIL CASE NO. 5038 OF 1989

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

instant case as at 6th July 1995 when the consent letter was written and 24th July 1995 when the order was signed, M/s. Meenye Company advocates was not acting for the plaintiff.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 4115 November 1998

In Re Estate of Gatuthu Njuguna (Deceased) [1998] KEHC 41 (KLR)

High Court at Nairobihe could distribute the net estate,Njoroge,Njore,Daniel Mutua Mutisya,Henry Gichuhi Waiyaki,Flora,Florah,Mohammed Abdulla,Mahesh Shah,James Macharia Njore,Macharia Njore,Alluwalia,Ahluwalia,Henry Gachuhi,Waiyuka,Daniel Mutua Mutysa,Samuel Kitaka,Njore Mr GitakaCivil Appeal 329 of 2018

Division and case type: FamilySuccession Cause

REPUBLIC OF KENYA HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI (MILIMANI LAW COURTS) Prob & Admin Cause 172 of 1988 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GATUTHU NJUGUNA (DECEASED) Issue: Whether, under the Law of Succession Act, the Registrar of the High Court has power to perform the duties and carry out responsibilities of an executor or administrator of the estate of a deceased person. RULING I do not intend to write a long ruling.

application is dismissedDismissed19 min read

Judgment[1998] KECA 14312 November 1998

GREENFIELD INVESTMENTS LIMITED v BABER ALIBHAI MAWJI

Court of Appeal at NairobiPall,Appeal,Pall given Nairobi,JUDGE APPEAL,Justice,Gautama,Luvuga,Mohammed Nyaoga,Nyakeno,Oraro,NyaogaCIVIL APPEAL NO. 160 OF 1997

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

decision of Lakha, J.A., a learned single judge of this Court, to seek to vary, discharge or reverse his order by the Court under the provisions of rule 54 (2) of the Rules. Oraro has submitted that the respondent having not chosen any of those options he cannot now challenge the consent order which he has not attempted to have set aside.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 18526 October 1998

CHARLES MIGUI MARANGA & ANOTHER v KENYA SHELL LIMITED

High Court at NairobiAkelolaCIVIL CASE NO 643 OF 1998

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

Alongside the plaint, the plaintiffs filed an application by way of Chamber Summons seeking orders that the plaintiffs be restored by way of a mandatory injunction into possession of L.R. 209/8258 forthwith, that the defendant be restrained from interfering with the plaintiffs’ enjoyment of the suit property until this suit is heard and determined, that the defendants be restrained from interfering with the running of the plaintiffs business on L.R.

application succeedsAllowed8 min read

Judgment[1998] KECA 14118 October 1998

DAIMA BANK LIMITED & 2 OTHERS v K. H. OSMOND

Court of Appeal at NairobiRichard Kuloba,JUDGE APPEAL,NjugunaCIVIL APPEAL NO. 82 OF 1998

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: OMOLO, TUNOI & LAKHA, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPEAL NO. 82 OF 1998 BETWEEN DAIMA BANK LIMITED ...............................1ST APPELLANT KANGETHE & COMPANY ...............................2ND APPELLANT WHITESTONE AUCTIONEERS (K) LIMITED ...............3RD APPELLANT AND K.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 1611 October 1998

REPUBLIC v MUNENE MUINDE KUMA

High Court at MachakosMakau O.,Ntarangwi Learned State Counsel,Sore,MakauCase number Criminal Case 18 of 1997

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Case

grudges between the two he had framed up the accused. All evidence put together leads to the conclusion that the accused murdered the deceased.

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Judgment[1998] KECA 234 October 1998

VIHIGA MILLERS & HIGHES LTD v NIFREDA MUDOLA

Court of Appeal at NairobiMbogholi Msagha,JUDGE APPEAL,Amolo,KiageCase number Civil Application 23 of 1998

Division and case type: CivilCase number Civil Application

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI Civil Appli 23 of 1998 VIHIGA MILLERS & HIGHES LTD ...........................................................................APPELLANT AND NIFREDA MUDOLA................................................................................................RESPONDENT

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 11030 September 1998

CONTINENTAL DEVELOPERS LTD v SAUTI HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

High Court at Nairobime on,Mitambo,Gatonye,Ogano,Rachi,Rachi applicant Mr,Rachi Applicant,Kariuki,Mitambo Defendant,Mitambo We,Gatonye says Co,Gatonye They,Gatonye Give,Rachu,Rao,Gatonye last Friday,Gatonye serve Mr,Muruthi,Koyoko,MitiamboCase number Civil Case 933 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI (NAIROBI LAW COURTS) Civil Case 933 of 1996 CONTINENTAL DEVELOPERS LTD............................................................. PLAINTIFF VERSUS SAUTI HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD................................

application succeedsAllowed2 min read

Judgment[1998] KEHC 17930 September 1998

CONTINENTAL DEVELOPERS LTD v SAUTI HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

High Court at Nairobiit was fully paid on condition that out of theloan of shs,Gatonye,Mitambo,Ogano,Rachi,Rachi applicant Mr,Rachi Applicant,Kariuki,Kariuki Mr,Mitambo Defendant,Mitambo We,Gatonye says Co,Rachi proceed Mr,Gatonye They,Gatonye Give,Rachu,Rao,Gatonye last Friday,Rachi We,Rao If,Gatonye serve Mr,Rao absent Mr,Muruthi,Koyoko,MitiamboCivil Case 933 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

application succeedsAllowed2 min read

Judgment[1998] KEHC 23520 September 1998

KENYA POWER & LIGHTING CO. LTD v NJILUX MOTORS LTD

High Court at NairobiNjunguCIVIL CASE NO. 1887 OF 1994

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO. 1887 OF 1994 KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY LTD........................................PLAINTIFF versus NJILUX MOTORS LIMITED............................................................................DEFENDANT R U L I N G This is an application by Notice of Motion under order 41 Rule 4 of the Civil Procedure Rules for an order that there be a stay of execution of the decree/order of this court dated 21st May, 1998 pend

appeal succeedsAllowed3 min read

Judgment[1998] KEHC 2413 September 1998

JOSEPH AKETCH OMORO & another v REPUBLIC

High Court at NairobiOduorCase number Criminal Appeal 315 of 1993

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI (NAIROBI LAW COURTS) Criminal Appeal 315 of 1993 and 346 of 1993 JOSEPH AKETCH OMORO...................... APPELLANT —versusREPDBLIC................................................RESPONDENT CONSOLIDATED WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO, 346 OF 1993 (From Original Conviction and Sentence in Criminal Case No.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 6913 September 1998

JOSEPH AKETCH OMORO v REPUBLIC

High Court at NairobiOduorCriminal Case No. 997 of 1992

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 12318 August 1998

SAMUEL KAMAU MACHARIA v DAVID WAKAIRU MURATHE & ANOTHER

High Court at NairobiWetangulaCase number Election Petition 21 of 1998

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsElection Petition

Constitution cannot be exercised by any other organ of the Government. Further, the Standing Orders made under section 56 of the Constitution have excluded any discussion, in Parliament, of any matter pending in a Court of law.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 29518 August 1998

Macharia v Murathe & another

High Court at NairobiElection Petition 21 of 1998

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsElection Petition

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 2019 August 1998

TITO KINYAMBU v KAMSONS LIMITED

High Court at Nairobime to guide the courtCIVIL CASE NO. 3312 OF 1990

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO. 3312 OF 1990 TITO KINYAMBU.........................................................PLAINTIFF VERSUS KAMSONS LIMITED.....................................................DEFENDANT R U L I N G This is an application by way of chamber summons under section 3A of the Civil Procedure Act for an order that the rate of interest awarded in the judgment for the sum of Kshs 65,000/- be compounded.

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 126 July 1998

Samuel Kamau Macharia v Electoral Commission of Kenya & 3 others

High Court at NairobiGithu Muigai,Mukele Mr KiharaCase number Election Petition 11 of 1998

Division and case type: Milimani Commercial CourtsElection Petition

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI ELECTION PETITION NO 11 OF 1998 IN THE MATTER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY & PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ACT CAP.7 AND REGULATIONS MADE THEREUNDER AND IN THE MATTER OF THE ELECTION FOR THE GATANGA PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY BETWEEN SAMUEL KAMAU MACHARIA..............................................................PETITIONER AND THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF KENYA..........................1ST RESPONDENT NAPATHTALI CHOMBA...............................

petition dismissedDismissed10 min read