Siku v Kilifi Plantation (Civil Appeal 157 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4952 (KLR) (17 April 2026) (Ruling)

Siku v Kilifi Plantation (Civil Appeal 157 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4952 (KLR) (17 April 2026) (Ruling)

Interest on the enhanced amount and costs accrues from the date of judgment in the lower court until payment in full at court rates, as the appellate court did not disturb this aspect of the lower court's judgment.

Citation
[2026] KEHC 4952 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Nathaniel Kahindi Siku; Respondent: Kilifi Plantation
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
17 April 2026
Case Number
Civil Appeal 157 of 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Ruling on Post Judgment Application
Outcome
application allowed
Legal Topics
Interest on Judgment, Enhancement of Damages, Costs
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Personal Injury Interest on Judgment Enhancement of Damages Costs

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Parties

Nathaniel Kahindi Siku

Appellant

Kilifi Plantation

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Ruling on Post Judgment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 clarification of interest payable on enhanced sum and costs
  2. 2 period from which interest should run

Ratio Decidendi

Interest on the enhanced amount and costs accrues from the date of judgment in the lower court until payment in full at court rates, as the appellate court did not disturb this aspect of the lower court's judgment.

Court Disposition

application allowed

Orders

  • Interest on the enhanced amount and costs to accrue from the date of judgment in the lower court until payment in full at court rates
  • Withheld interest to be paid accordingly