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The court was satisfied that the respondent had been served, no opposition had been filed, and the applicant was entitled to judgment for the certified taxed sum of Kshs. 114,018.90, interest from 17.9.2025, and costs.
Source-derived case information.
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 9207 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Jane Nyabiage Odiya t/a Odiya & Associates Advocates; Respondent: Elizabeth Wanjiru Githaiga
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Miscellaneous Application E045 of 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Unopposed Application to Enter Judgment on Taxed Costs
- Outcome
- Application allowed; judgment entered for the applicant.
- Judges
- ["MN Mwangi"]
- Legal Topics
- Taxation Certificate Enforcement, Unopposed Motion, Entry of Judgment on Certificate of Taxation, Interest on Taxed Costs, Costs
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Jane Nyabiage Odiya t/a Odiya & Associates Advocates
Applicant
Elizabeth Wanjiru Githaiga
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Unopposed Application to Enter Judgment on Taxed Costs
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent had been duly served
- 2 Whether the unopposed application should be granted
- 3 Whether judgment should be entered for the taxed sum and interest
Ratio Decidendi
The court was satisfied that the respondent had been served, no opposition had been filed, and the applicant was entitled to judgment for the certified taxed sum of Kshs. 114,018.90, interest from 17.9.2025, and costs.
Court Disposition
Application allowed; judgment entered for the applicant.
Orders
- Judgment entered in favour of the applicant against the respondent for Kshs. 114,018.90.
- Interest awarded from 17.9.2025 until payment in full.
Full Case Text
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Odiya t/a Odiya & Associates Advocates v Githaiga (Miscellaneous Application E045 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 9207 (KLR) (25 June 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 9207 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Kiambu Miscellaneous Application E045 of 2024 MN Mwangi, J June 25, 2026 Between Jane Nyabiage Odiya t/a Odiya & Associates Advocates Applicant and Elizabeth Wanjiru Githaiga Respondent Ruling 1.The respondent was served with the notice of motion dated 8.4.2026. A hearing notice was also served. An affidavit of service was filed on 20.6.2026. 2.The application dated 8.4.2026 is unopposed since no response has been filed. 3.I hereby enter judgment in favour of the applicant as against the respondent in the sum of Kshs. 114,018.90 as per the certificate of taxation dated 17.9.2025. 4.Interest is also awarded from 17.9.2025 until payment in full. Costs of the application are also awarded to the applicant. 5.A decree shall be issued for the sum of Kshs. 114,018.90. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KIAMBU ON THIS 25TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026. RULING DELIVERED THROUGH MICROSOFT TEAMS ONLINE PLATFORM.NJOKI MWANGIJUDGEIn the presence of:-Mr. Ndong for the applicant.No appearance for the respondent.Ms Julia – Court Assistant.