Court decisions & case law

Judgment[2025] KEELC 1864628 December 2025

Adera v Okode & 5 others

Environment and Land Court at MigoriKenyatta,IUR NYAGAKA,Agade,OoroCase 296 of 2017

Division and case type: Environment and LandLand Case

optional, rather, it is mandatory and a person does not choose whether to obey a court order or not...The courts should not fold their hands in helplessness and watch as their orders are disobeyed with impunity left, right and centre. This would amount to abdication of our sacrosanct duty bestowed on us by the Constitution.

application is meritedAllowed24 min read

Judgment[2023] KEELC 2245721 December 2023

African Brotherhood Churh (Suing Through its Trustees Namely Timothy Nzyoki Ndambuki, Phillip Mutua Katiku & Richard Maingi Katiku) v Orbit Chemical Industries Limited &

Environment and Land Court at NairobiChepwogen,Maluki,However,Odhiambo,BakePetition E016 of 2023

Division and case type: Environment and LandPetition

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.

Application dismissedDismissed21 min read

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[2014] KEHC 47510 December 2014

Merry Beach Limited v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited & another

High Court at MalindiKinyua,Kinyua contends Order,HoweverCase number Civil Suit 5 of 2014

Division and case type: CivilCivil Suit

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT EMBU SUCCESSION CAUSE NO. 47 OF 2011 In the matter of the Estate of MZEE OMARI (Deceased) ABDALLA MUTEMBEI GISAGA.................................APPLICANT VERSUS PAMELA GACHERI PATRISIO.........................1ST RESPONDENT CRISUS MICHENI NDEKE (MWALIMU)..........2ND RESPONDENT NYAGA ISMAEL (SMATEX)............................3RD RESPONDENT JOSEPH MURITHI (MUEMBU).......................4TH RESPONDENT NJAGI NTIBA (CHIBU)...........................

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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[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.

application is dismissedDismissed1 min read

Judgment[1998] KECA 612 August 1998

MOSES KIPNGETICH KURGAT v THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE LAW SOCIETY

Court of Appeal at Vs The DisciplinaryAluoch,JUDGE APPEAL

Division and case type: GeneralUnclassified

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: OWUOR, J.A (IN CHAMBERS) CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 62/99) BETWEEN MOSES KIPNGETICH KURGAT ..............................APPLICANT AND THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE OF THE LAW SOCIETY ...................................RESPONDENT (Application for stay of execution in an intended appeal from the ruling and order of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Hon.

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Judgment[1997] KECA 32913 May 1997

EDWARD RIITHO & 3 OTHERS v EDWARD RIITHO

Court of Appeal at NairobiAluoch,JUDGE APPEAL,Akhaabi

Division and case type: GeneralUnclassified

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

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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 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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Judgment[1996] KECA 18626 March 1996

Mwanzi Road Properties Ltd v Maina Muchiri & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEAL,Marna Muchiri,Ougo,Ougo before Bosire,KirundiCase number Civil Application 69 of 1996

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI CORAM: KWACH, OMOLO & AKIWUMI, JJ.A. NAI.70 OF 1996 BETWEEN MWANZI ROAD PROPERTIES LIMITED…..……………..APPLICANT AND MAINA MUCHIRI GILBERT ROAD PROPERTIES LIMITED……………..RESPONDENTS (Application for a stay of execution of the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Mr.

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Judgment[1996] KECA 20023 January 1996

JACKLINE MUENI NZIOKA v JETHAT RAMJI KERAI

Court of Appeal at Ramji KeraiAng,JUDGE APPEAL,Jiwaji,Kenzi,Aluoch

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF KENYA AT MOMBASA Civil Appeal 154 & 155 of 1996 JACKLINE MUENI NZIOKA…..…………………….................................... ……………...APPELLANT AND JETHAT RAMJI KERAI……………………................................……………………… RESPONDENT (Appeal from judgment and decree of the High Court of Kenya at Mombasa (Lady Justice Ang’awa) dated 23rd May, 1996 IN H.C.C.C.

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Judgment[1995] KECA 16517 October 1995

Macharia v Mungai

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,judge Plot No,JUDGE APPEALCivil Appeal 85 of 1990

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

Macharia v Mungai (Civil Appeal 85 of 1990) [1995] KECA 165 (KLR) (18 October 1995) (Judgment) G.K. Macharia & another v Lucy N.

Appeal dismissedDismissed16 min read

Judgment[1995] KECA 13213 March 1995

Francis Wainaina v Kenya Commercial Finance Company Limited

Court of Appeal at NairobiAluoch,judge High Court,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 116 of 1987

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (Coram:Gachuhi, Akiwumi & Lakha JJ A ) CIVIL APPEAL NO 116 OF 1987 Between FRANCIS WAINAINA ....................................................APPELLANT AND KENYA COMMERCIAL FINANCE CO. LTD...............RESPONDENT (Appeal from a judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Lady Justice Aluoch) dated 25th day of February, 1987 in HCCC No 2539 of 1981) ********************* JUDGMENT OF THE COURT The appellant won a contract to supply Kenya Breweries with

appeal failsDismissed14 min read

Judgment[1994] KECA 10923 November 1994

G. B. M. Kariuki v Fred Kwasi Apaloo

Court of Appeal at NairobiAluoch,Kenya,Courts,suggested Hon Matiba,judge High Court,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Appeal 122 of 1994

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI ( Coram: Gachuhi, Omolo & Akiwumi JJ A) CIVIL APPEAL NO. KARIUKI ……………….................................…………….……………….APPELLANT AND HON.

appeal is dismissedDismissed17 min read

Judgment[1994] KECA 8210 August 1994

John Mwangi King'ori & 4 others v Steve Flavian Mwangi & another

Court of Appeal at NairobiGithinji,Aluoch,JUDGE APPEAL,JUDGE APPEWALCase number Civil Appeal 99 of 1994

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

When the application came before Aluoch J ex parte on 25th April 1994, she declined to grant the orders sought by the Mayor and directed that all the defendants be served as the matter was of some general public interest. She adjourned the application to 26th April 1994 for hearing inter partes.

appeal failsDismissed62 min read

Judgment[1994] KEHC 8911 July 1994

Mohamed Saeed Khan v City Commission of Nairobi

High Court at NairobiHeCase number Criminal Revision 43 of 1992

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Case

then ordered that the said occupants be summoned to appear before it to show cause why a closing order should not be made. The affected tenants duly appeared before the Court including an employee of the applicant known as Harrison Mulwa.

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Judgment[1993] KECA 5715 December 1993

King Woolen Mills Ltd (formerly known as Manchester Outfitters Suiting Di v ision Ltd &

Court of Appeal at NairobiShields,JUDGE APPEALCivil Appeal 55 of 1993

Division and case type: Anti-CorruptionCivil Appeal

company and that the respondents would hold the Deed Plan, when released, to the Order of the Acceptances. As this letter is also relevant in the negotiations, I reproduce it’s contents hereunder:- “East African Acceptances Ltd Stanbank House Nairobi Dear Sirs, Galot Industries Ltd Purchase of LR Nos 1337 and 1338/2.

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