Court decisions & case law

Judgment[2021] KEHC 101220 December 2021

State v F.O.O

High Court at SiayaOkanda,He,WasongaCase number Criminal Case E021 of 2021

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT KITALE WINDING UP CAUSE N0. 01 OF 2011 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT CHAPTER 486 AND IN THE MATTER OF INTESTATE PETROLEUM COMPANY LIMITED AFRICA OIL TURKANA (K) LIMITED..................1ST PETITIONER AFRICAN OIL CORPORATION ..............................2ND PETITIONER AFRICAN OIL KENYA BV .......................................

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Judgment[2019] KEHC 31718 December 2019

Jeremiah Mugo Muiruri v Republic

High Court at NyahururuHeCase number Criminal Revision 11 of 2019

Division and case type: CriminalCase number Criminal Revision

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MOMBASA CIVIL SUIT NO. 25 OF 2015 ABDULKARIM SALEH MUHSIN......................................................................PLAINTIFF VERSUS 1.

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Judgment[2009] KEHC 1129 December 2009

Kimani & 2 others v Attorney General & 2 others

High Court at MombasaOdero,judge before whom Petition,Njoroge,GikandiPetition 669 of 2009

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsPetition

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

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Judgment[2008] KEHC 25328 December 2008

BLUESHIELD INSURANCE CO. LTD v SAMUEL NYAGA NGURUKIRI

High Court at Nairobitrial magistrate the respondent testified that he was injured whilst traveling in the subject vehicle,He,NjiruCase number Civil Appeal 860 of 2004

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI (NAIROBI LAW COURTS) Civil Appeal 860 of 2004 BLUESHIELD INSURANCE CO. LTD……...…APPELLANT VERSUS SAMUEL NYAGA NGURUKIRI…..…………..RESPONDENT J U D G M E N T 1.

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Judgment[2002] KEHC 89617 November 2002

GURDARSHAN SINGH v C.K. VIRDEE J.S. VIRDEE

High Court at NairobiShieldsCase number Civil Appeal 116 of 1993

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL APPEAL NO. 116 OF 1993 GURDARSHAN SINGH ………………………..APPELLANT VERSUS C.K.

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Judgment[2001] KECA 3236 December 2001

Antony Chege Kibathi v Republic

Court of Appeal at NairobiEtyang,JUDGE APPEALCase number Criminal Appeal 129 of 2001

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

in the submission that the finding in fact has no evidence to support it, we have come to the conclusion that there is evidence on record capable of being taken into consideration to sustain the charge. There was overwhelming evidence of P.W.1., P.W.4 and P.W.5.

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Judgment[2000] KECA 33129 June 2000

John Kibe Murima v Republic

Court of Appeal at NairobiEtyang,JUDGE APPEALCRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 30 OF 2000

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA 1 Barry Scutt & Another v Hitesh Jethwa & 2 Others High Court of Kenya at Nairobi June 29, 2000 Milimani Commercial Courts T Mbaluto, Judge Civil Case No 937 of 2000 June 29, 2000 T Mbaluto, Judge delivered the following ruling. This ruling relates to the issue as to who between the applicants who are the plaintiffs in this suit and the 3rd defendant/respondent should bear the costs of the application filed by the plaintiffs herein.

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Judgment[1999] KECA 13924 October 1999

MACHARIA KARUGU I v CHEGE MACHARIA

Court of Appeal at NairobiGithinji,JUDGE APPEAL,Mwihia

Division and case type: GeneralUnclassified

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURTSOF APPEAL AT NAIROBI civil misc appl 211 of 98 MACHARIA KARUGU I ......................................APPLICANT AND CHEGE MACHARIA .........................................RESPONDENT (Application for extension of time to file Notice and Record of Appeal from the Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Justice Githinji) dated 13th October, 1997 in H.C.C.C. 379 OF 1986) ************* R U L I N G This is an application under rule 4 of the Rules of this Court

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Judgment[1999] KECA 8019 September 1999

FRED KIPCHUMBA CHEPKWONY v REPUBLIC

Court of Appeal at NairobiEtyang,judge High Court,JUDGE APPEALCRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 27 OF 1999

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: GICHERU, SHAH & BOSIRE JJ.A) CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 27 OF 1999 BETWEEN FRED KIPCHUMBA CHEPKWONY...............................APPELLANT AND REPUBLIC....................................................................RESPONDENT (Appeal from a conviction and judgment of the High Court of Kenya in Embu (Mr.

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Judgment[1999] KECA 368 August 1999

MAJOR JOSEPH MWETERI IGWETA v s MUKIRA M'ETHARE ) ATTORNEY GENERAL

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEALCIVIL APPEAL NO.53 OF 1993

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI CIVIL APPEAL NO.53 OF 1993 MAJOR JOSEPH MWETERI IGWETA.............................APPELLANT VERSUS 1. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL...........................................................RESPONDENTS (Being an appeal from the ruling of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Justice Shields) dated 25th October, 1990 in H.C.C.A.

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Judgment[1999] KECA 11030 May 1999

MACCU MOTORS LIMITED v 1. BIKABHAI MATHURBHAI PATEL 2. FRANK KAMUNDI MWONGERA 3. CYPRIAN IBURI NGARURO 4. THE COMMISSIONER OF LANDS

Court of Appeal at NairobiEtyang,JUDGE APPEAL,BandulaCase number Criminal Miscellaneous Application 289 of 1997

Division and case type: CriminalMiscellaneous Application

is Order VI rule 13(1) and an order under that provision is also equally appealable as of right under Order XLII rule 1. I am, therefore, satisfied that an appeal does lie in the instant case without leave from the decision of the Judge which is sought to be appealed against.

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Judgment[1999] KEHC 17018 April 1999

Co-Operative Bank of Kenya Ltd v Shiraz Shabudin Sayani t/a Makupa AGIP Service Station

High Court at MombasaChamber Summons dated,Gikandi,MburuCivil Suit 23 of 1999

Division and case type: CivilCivil Suit

Co-Operative Bank of Kenya Ltd v Shiraz Shabudin Sayani t/a Makupa AGIP Service Station (Civil Suit 23 of 1999) [1999] KEHC 170 (KLR) (19 April 1999) (Ruling) Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd v Shiraz Shabudin Sayani t/a Makupa Agip Service Station [1999] eKLR Neutral citation: [1999] KEHC 170 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT MOMBASA CIVIL SUIT 23 OF 1999 PN WAKI, J APRIL 19, 1999 BETWEEN CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA LTD .............................................. PLAINTIFF AND SHIRAZ

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Judgment[1998] KEHC 431 October 1998

In Re Law Society of Kenya [1998] KEHC 43 (KLR)

High Court at MombasaOnyango Chief Litigation Counsel,Gikandi,Gikandi together Mr,Gikandiand Mr,Lumatete Learned Counsel,Hallet,Lumatete,Onyango,Campbell,Gikandisays,Onyango learned Chief Litigation,Onyango theLearned Chief LitigationCivil Appli 141 of 1998

CivilCivil Appli

Judgment[1997] KECA 16110 August 1997

Margaret Wanjiku Mwathi v Dagret Investment

Court of Appeal at NairobiGithinji,JUDGE APPEAL,MwathiCase number Civil Application 206 of 1997

Division and case type: CivilCase number Civil Application

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KWACH, OMOLO & SHAH, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 206 OF 1997 (89/97UR) BETWEEN MARGARET WANJIKU MWATHI ................................

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Judgment[1997] KECA 31110 June 1997

LUCY NYAMBURA RITHO & ANOTHER v PUBLIC TRUSTEE & ANOTHER

Court of Appeal at NairobiGithinji,JUDGE APPEAL,Amuga

Division and case type: GeneralUnclassified

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: LAKHA, J.A. (IN CHAMBERS) CIVIL APPLICATION NO.

application failsDismissed1 min read

Judgment[1996] KECA 1422 December 1996

Carter & Sons Ltd v Kenya Finance Corporation Limited & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEAL,Kowade,Regeru,SharmaCase number Civil Appeal 62 of 1993

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KWACH, TUNOI & SHAH, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPEAL NO. 62 OF 1993 BETWEEN CARTER & SONS LTD...................................................................APPELLANT AND 1.

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Judgment[1996] KECA 14623 October 1996

Gabriel Nyangate v Kineni Farmers Co-Operative Society Limted & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiGithinji,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 54 of 1994

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KWACH, TUNOI & PALL JJ.A) CIVIL APPEAL NO.54 OF 1994 BETWEEN GABRIEL NYANGATE.............................................APPELLANT AND KINENI FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMTED.......................................1ST RESPONDENT SAMWEL NYARUNDA................................2ND RESPONDENT (Appeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Mr Justice Githinji) dated 22nd May, 1992 MIS. NO.535 OF 1991) ********************

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Judgment[1996] KECA 10322 September 1996

Elijah Wambugu Muriithi v Moses Mathenge Muriithi & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiGithinji,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 35 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KWACH, AKIWUMI & SHAH, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPEAL NO. 35 OF 1996 BETWEEN ELIJAH WAMBUGU MURIITHI……………..…………..…….APPELLANT AND MOSES MATHENGE MURIITHI) STEPHEN NDERITU MURIITHI)………………..………..….RESPONDENT (Appeal from the Judgment and decree of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Justice Githinji) dated 11th May, 1995 IN H.

application succeedsAllowed1 min read

Judgment[1996] KECA 12217 June 1996

Dalmas Bedde Ogoye v Kenya National Trading Corporation

Court of Appeal at NairobiGithinji,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Application 153 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI CORAM: KWACH, J.A. (IN CHAMBERS) CIVIL APPLICATION NO.

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Judgment[1996] KECA 1832 June 1996

Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd v Fisco(Kenya) Limited & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 109 of 1995

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: AKIWUMI, TUNOI & SHAH, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPEAL (APPLICATION) NO. 109 OF 1995 BETWEEN KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LTD ...............................

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