Court decisions & case law

Judgment[2020] KEHC 87916 December 2020

Mohamed Adbikadir Mohamed v County Government of Wajir & 3 others; Office of the Administrative Justice & another

High Court at NairobiPeace,judge High CourtCase number Petition 50 of 2020

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsPetition

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.

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Judgment[2017] KECA 12120 December 2017

Aggrey Chiteri v Republic of Kenya

Court of Appeal at Nairobijudge High Court,JUDGE APPEAL,MarubeCase number Civil Appeal 292 of 2014

Division and case type: CONSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS DIVISIONCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KOOME, OKWENGU & KANTAI, JJ.A.) CIVIL APPEAL NO. 292 OF 2014 BETWEEN AGGREY CHITERI…………………….........................APPELLANT AND REPUBLIC OF KENYA……....…..…………………..…RESPONDENT (An appeal from the Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (Majanja J.), dated 30th May, 2014 in High Court Petition No.

Appeal grantedAllowed18 min read

Judgment[2015] KECA 14110 December 2015

Abdi Yusuf Maalim v Republic

Court of Appeal at NairobiMuchemi,England,Lynskey,JUDGE APPEAL,NgumbauCase number Criminal Appeal 54 of 2015

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

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.

case upheldAllowed8 min read

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[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[1997] KECA 40225 May 1997

MARY WAMBUI KABUGU v KENYA BUS SERVICE LIMITED

Court of Appeal at NairobiRingera,JUDGE APPEAL,Russell,England,Skingsley,Njuguna,WaiguaCase number Civil Appeal 195 of 1995

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

This is one of the exceptions to the general rule that a party against whom an ex parte order has been made can only apply to the court which made the order to set it aside.”. This court, in its more recent decision in the case of Michael Miana and K.

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Judgment[1997] KEHC 498 April 1997

ELIUS GACHII KARANJA v CONCORD INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

High Court at NairobiJUDGE APPEAL,judge High Court,Hamilton QCCIVIL CASE NO. 1426 OF 1993

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO. 1426 OF 1993 ELIUS GACHII KARANJA .................................

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Judgment[1995] KECA 1275 November 1995

Kamlesh Mansuklal Damji Pattni v Republic

Court of Appeal at Nairobijudge High Court,JUDGE APPEAL,Rebelo,Chunga,Rao,Rao argues Mr,Rao MrCase number Criminal Appeal 88 of 1995

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

pursuant to the appellate powers of that court. The section does not expressly state that all such orders shall be appealable to this Court.

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Judgment[1995] KECA 220 August 1995

Kaittany & another v Wamaitha

Court of Appeal at NairobiErastus Githinji,judge High Court,Judge regard Keiyo,judge did find Sakina,judge according Islamic,judge Jhansi,judge held Skinba,inherent Islamic,judge Sakina,judge did indeed dismiss Mustafa,Wahiduddin Ahmad,JUDGE APPEAL,,

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] 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[1994] KECA 9126 April 1994

Republic v David Makali & 2 others

Court of Appeal at NairobiEngland,JUDGE APPEALCase number Criminal Application 4 of 1994

Division and case type: CriminalCase number Criminal Application

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI ( Coram: Cockar, Omolo, Tunoi JJ A ) CRIMINAL APPLICATION NAI. 4 OF 1994 BETWEEN REPUBLIC.................................................................................APPLICANT AND 1.

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Judgment[1994] KECA 11412 January 1994

Nyamodi Ochieng Nyamogo & another v Kenya Posts & Telecommunications Corporation

Court of Appeal at NairobiOwuor,England,judge bench Court,JUDGE APPEALCase number Civil Application 264 of 1993

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

There was no evidence of service of the order 2. Neither the order nor the notice of motion nor any other notice in connection therewith that was served carried an indorsement of penal obligation or consequence.

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Judgment[1991] KEHC 178 May 1991

Imanyara v Republic

High Court at Nairobijudge High Court,Judge Court,HeCase number Criminal Application 190 of 1991

Division and case type: CriminalCase number Criminal Application

Imanyara v Republic High Court, at Nairobi May 9, 1991 Porter J Criminal Application No 190 of 1991 Criminal Practice and Procedure – bail –renewed application for bail – whether a rehearing of a previous bail application . Criminal Practice and Procedure – bail – whether an applicant is entitled to apply for bail as many times as he can – section 123(3) Criminal Procedure Code.

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Judgment[1988] KECA 11428 September 1988

Kimakia Co-operative Society v Green Hotel

Court of Appeal at NairobiJUDGE APPEAL,HeCase number Civil Appeal 38 of 1986

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

power to make nor was there any appeal from the order for possession for reconstruction. The time to consider whether there was to be a true reconstruction was when the Tribunal made its order of February 9, 1976.

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Judgment[1988] KEHC 4915 May 1988

Alphonce Andalo & another t/a Highspeed General Supplies v James Gleen Russel Ltd

High Court at NairobiEnglandCase number Civil Case 590 of 1988

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE NO 590 OF 1988 ALPHONCE ANDALO & ANOTHER t/a Highspeed General Supplies ……………………. APPLICANT VERSUS JAMES GLEEN RUSSEL LTD………......................…...RESPONDENT RULING The Notice of Motion application which came for hearing was filed in court on 23rd March 1988.

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Judgment[1988] KEHC 472 March 1988

Syan v Sunset Hotel Ltd

High Court at NairobiHeCase number Civil Case 1271 of 1979

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYAAT NAIROBI CIVIL CASE No. 1271 OF 1979 SYAN..................................................................APPELLANT VERSUS SUNSET HOTEL LTD...................................RESPONDENT

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Judgment[1987] KECA 6314 May 1987

Otieno v Ougo & another

Court of Appeal at Nairobijudge rejected Wamboi Otieno,England,JUDGE APPEALCivil Appeal 31 of 1987

Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: NYARANGI, PLATT & GACHUHI JJA) CIVIL APPLICATION NO. NAI 18 OF 1987 OTIENO……………………………… APPLICANT VERSUS OUGO & ANOTHER….…………..RESPONDENT (Application for stay of execution pending an appeal in the High Court at Nairobi, Bosire J)

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Judgment[1986] KECA 4624 November 1986

Maina & 3 others v Republic

Court of Appeal at NairobiEngland,JUDGE APPEALCriminal Appeal E026 of 2021

Division and case type: CriminalCriminal Appeal

unreasonable to hold that the mere possession of the pistol on this date is sufficient to found a conclusion that the appellant participated in the robbery. Neither the trial magistrate nor the High Court pinpointed the evidence they considered cogent enough to justify the conclusion that the 1st appellant participated in the robbery.

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