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…The 71st respondent’s submissions were filed by the law firm of Mbugua & Mbugua Advocates on 4th April 2024, the 17th respondent’s submissions were filed by the law firm of Ayieko Kangethe & Company Advocates on 8th May 2024…

…Righa & Company Advocates, the 34th respondent’s submissions were filed on 12th June 2024 by the law firm of Ndungo James Gachiri Advocate, and the 63rd respondent’s submissions were filed by the law firm of Tim Njenga &…

…The Court of Appeal, in the case of Harit Sheth T/A Harit Sheth Advocate v KH Osmond T/A KH Osmond Advocate (supra) set out the nature of an Advocate’s Professional Undertaking and its consequences by stating as hereunder…

…A professional undertaking is enforceable against the Advocate personally and therefore the Advocate must exercise care when giving and accepting an undertaking, Care requires that the Advocate observes the following principles…

…E333 OF 2022 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADVOCATES ACT, CAP 16 OF THE LAWS OF KENYA -AND- IN THE MATTER OF TAXATION OF COSTS BETWEEN ADVOCATE AND CLIENT -BETWEEN- LUBULELLAH & ASSOCIATES…………...……………………....ADVOCATE -VERSUS- VINAYAK…

…The first application is the Advocates Notice of Motion dated 9th December, 2022 filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 51 of the Advocates Act, Cap 16 of the Laws of Kenya, Rule 13A of the Advocates Remuneration Rules…

…George Ng’ang’a Mbugua, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and the respondent herein. Mr.…

…The applicant’s submissions were filed by the law firm of Mereka & Company Advocates on 7th May 2025, whereas the respondent’s submissions were filed on 3rd July 2025 by the law firm of Mbugua Ng’ang’a & Company Advocates…

…E027 OF 2023 KEMBOY LAW ADVOCATES…………………...ADVOCATE/RESPONDENT -VERSUS- NAROK COUNTY GOVERNMENT………..…………….CLIENT/APPLICANT RULING 1.…

…The client’s submissions were filed on 11th September, 2023 by the law firm of Maina Ngaruiya & Company Advocates, whereas the Advocates submissions were filed by the law firm of Kemboy Law Advocates on 23rd January, 2024…

…E028 OF 2023 KEMBOY LAW ADVOCATES…………………...ADVOCATE/RESPONDENT -VERSUS- NAROK COUNTY GOVERNMENT………..…………….CLIENT/APPLICANT RULING 1.…

…The client’s submissions were filed on 11th September, 2023 by the law firm of Maina Ngaruiya & Company Advocates, whereas the Advocates submissions were filed by the law firm of Kemboy Law Advocates on 23rd January, 2024…

…E026 OF 2023 KEMBOY LAW ADVOCATES…………………...ADVOCATE/RESPONDENT -VERSUS- NAROK COUNTY GOVERNMENT………..…………….CLIENT/APPLICANT RULING 1.…

…The client’s submissions were filed on 11th September, 2023 by the law firm of Maina Ngaruiya & Company Advocates, whereas the Advocates submissions were filed by the law firm of Kemboy Law Advocates on 23rd January, 2024…

…Kemboy, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and the learned Counsel for the Advocate law firm. Mr.…

…Kemboy averred that Advocate’s Advocate-Client bill of costs was properly prepared in accordance with Schedule 6 of the Advocates Remuneration Order, reflecting instruction fees, preparation fees, copies, and other items,…

…E332 OF 2022 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADVOCATES ACT, CAP 16 OF THE LAWS OF KENYA -AND- IN THE MATTER OF TAXATION OF COSTS BETWEEN ADVOCATE AND CLIENT -BETWEEN- LUBULELLAH & ASSOCIATES…………...……………………....ADVOCATE -VERSUS- VINAYAK…

…The first application is the Advocates Notice of Motion dated 9th December, 2022 filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 51 of the Advocates Act, Cap 16 of the Laws of Kenya, Rule 13A of the Advocates Remuneration Rules…

…In opposition to this Reference, the Advocate filed a replying affidavit sworn on 24th March 2025 by Mr. Julius K. Kemboy, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and learned Counsel for the Advocate law firm. Mr.…

…Advocates v Purma Holdings Ltd & others [2024] KEHC 3690.…

…The Advocate also filed a replying affidavit sworn on 30th January 2025 by Charles Midenga, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and Counsel for the Advocate. Mr.…

…The client’s submissions were filed on 25th February 2025 by the law firm of Okoth Obera Law Advocates, whereas the Advocate’s submissions were filed on 28th February 2025 by the law firm of Midenga & Company Advocates. 9…

…Advocates v Flamco Limited [2017] eKLR, when dealing with a similar issue held the following- “The issue whether an advocate-client relationship exists in taxation of a Bill of Costs between an advocate and his/her client…

…The Advocates Act and the Advocates Remuneration Order confer on the Taxing Officer jurisdiction to tax bills of costs between advocates and their clients (as well as between party and party in litigation) so as to determine…

…E241 OF 2023 (OS) IN THE MATTER OF THE ADVOCATES ACT, CAP 16 LAWS OF KENYA -AND- IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN ADVOCATE TO DELIVER UP A CASH ACCOUNT OF MONEY HELD BY AN ADVOCATE TO THE CLIENT -BETWEEN- LANTECH (AFRICA…

…Simiyu relied on the Court of Appeal case of Joel Kyatha Mbaluka t/a Mbaluka & Associates Advocates v Daniel Ochieng Ogola t/a Ogola Okello & Co Advocates [2019] eKLR, and argued that where an Advocate breaches a professional…

…In opposition to the Reference, the Advocate filed a replying affidavit sworn on 29th July 2024 by Mr. Mark Omuga, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya practicing in the Advocate/respondent law firm. Mr.…

…The client’s submissions were filed by the law firm of Macharia, Gaitho & Murigu Advocates LLP on 1st February 2025, whereas the Advocates submissions were filed on 16th December 2024 by the law firm of Omuma Advocates LLP…

…Advocate v Piedmont Investments Ltd [2018] eKLR and Muri Mwaniki & Wamiti Advocates v John Ngigi Ng’ang’a & another [2014] eKLR, and further submitted that interest on an Advocate’s costs is awardable at 14% per annum, applicable…

…Abincha & Company Advocates v Trident Insurance Co.…

…Adisa, delivered a Ruling on 12th August 2024 taxing the Advocate’s Advocate-client Bill of Costs dated 18th January 2023 at Kshs.81,595,327.00.…

…In opposition to the Reference, the Advocate/respondent filed a replying affidavit sworn on 24th March 2025 by Mr. Julius K. Kemboy, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and learned Counsel for the Advocate law firm.…

…On the issue of interest, Counsel cited the case of Lubulellah & Associates Advocates v N.K.…

…Brothers Limited (supra) and stated that where the Advocate does not prove the requirements of Rule 7 of the Advocates Remuneration Order, the Court may award interest at 12% and not 14%.…

…E436 OF 2023 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADVOCATES ACT -AND- IN THE MATTER OF TAXATION OF COSTS BETWEEN ADVOCATE & CLIENT - BETWEEN- MIDENGA & COMPANY ADVOCATES……ADVOCATE/RESPONDENT -VERSUS- PAMELA NDUKU MUTUA.……...…

…of Midenga & Company Advocates. 8.…

…E241 OF 2023 (OS) IN THE MATTER OF THE ADVOCATES ACT, CAP 16 LAWS OF KENYA -AND- IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN ADVOCATE TO DELIVER UP A CASH ACCOUNT OF MONEY HELD BY AN ADVOCATE TO THE CLIENT -BETWEEN- LANTECH (AFRICA…

…Simiyu relied on the Court of Appeal case of Joel Kyatha Mbaluka t/a Mbaluka & Associates Advocates v Daniel Ochieng Ogola t/a Ogola Okello & Co Advocates [2019] eKLR, and argued that where an Advocate breaches a professional…

…Advocate v A.N.…

…Counsel relied on the case of Harit Sheth t/a Harit Sheth Advocate v K.…