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Constitutional law [2026] KEHC 13404 (KLR)

Mamo & 4 others v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry for the National Treasury and Economic Planning & 10 others

The High Court dismissed a contempt motion over Lapfund board orders, holding the application was moot after resignations and term expiries, and was filed too late.

  • Enforcement of court orders
  • Civil contempt elements
  • Knowledge of court orders
  • Willful disobedience
  • Mootness
  • Expiry of term and resignation
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Constitutional law [2026] KEHC 13429 (KLR)

Katiba Institute & 2 others v Attorney General (On behalf of the President of the Republic of Kenya) & 53 others

The High Court stayed a constitutional petition over principal secretary nominations, citing unresolved jurisdictional conflict with the ELRC and pending appellate guidance.

  • Jurisdictional conflict between superior court divisions
  • Sub judice
  • Res judicata
  • Mootness
  • Gender equality in public appointments
  • Access to information
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Constitutional law [2026] KEHC 13413 (KLR)

Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) (Suing Through Ephraim Kanake, Stephen Mutoro and Henry Ochieng) v Mungai & 4 others

The court quashed the Attorney General’s advisory on conflict of interest in the Digital Super Highway procurement, holding that EACC had the proper mandate.

  • Conflict of interest
  • Digital super highway procurement
  • Constitutional avoidance
  • Quashing of advisory opinion
  • Public procurement transfer of responsibility
  • Beneficial ownership allegations
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Co-operative law [2026] KECOPT 350 (KLR)

Githaka v Capital Sacco Ltd & another

The Tribunal dismissed an injunction application over charged land, finding statutory notices were served, the borrower remained in default, and one parcel had already been sold.

  • Temporary injunction
  • Statutory notice
  • Default on loan repayment
  • Exercise of power of sale
  • Auction sale of charged property
  • Equitable relief and clean hands
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Judicial review [2026] KEHC 13368 (KLR)

Papaton Security Services Limited v Public Procurement Administrative Review Board & 3 others

The High Court dismissed a motion for stay and injunction pending appeal, holding it lacked jurisdiction to grant an injunction and that no valid appeal was pending under section 175(4) PPADA.

  • Stay pending appeal
  • Injunction pending appeal
  • Jurisdiction of the high court versus court of appeal
  • Validity and timing of notice of appeal
  • Substantial loss
  • Public procurement tender award
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Civil procedure [2026] KECOPT 340 (KLR)

Maktaba Sacco Society Ltd v Victoria Chemutai Murgor

The Tribunal vacated execution warrants for lack of notice of entry of judgment, ordered reconciliation of the loan account, and allowed repayment by instalments.

  • Default judgment
  • Notice of entry of judgment
  • Execution warrants
  • Setting aside attachment
  • Loan account reconciliation
  • Payment by instalments
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Civil procedure [2026] KEHC 13363 (KLR)

Kelvin Njenga Njoki v Skyland Contractors Limited

The High Court allowed an appeal in a subrogation claim, holding that proof of indemnification and insurance coverage was sufficient without producing the policy document.

  • Subrogation
  • Burden of proof
  • Standard of proof
  • Motor vehicle accident liability
  • Proof of insurance contract
  • Costs and interest
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Civil procedure [2026] KEHC 13371 (KLR)

Regina Muthoni Murigi v Charles Mbuthia Kariuki

The High Court allowed an appeal from the Small Claims Court, holding that an unchallenged assessor’s report could prove vehicle repair costs without receipts.

  • Special damages
  • Proof of repair costs
  • Assessment report as evidence
  • Costs follow the event
  • Jurisdiction on matters of law from small claims court
  • Special-damages
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Torts [2026] KEMC 854 (KLR)

Etyang alias Xaviour v Trail Link Group Ltd

Etyang alias Xaviour v Trail Link Group Ltd (Civil Suit E001 of 2026) [2026] KEMC 854 (KLR) (2 September 2026) (Judgment)

The court entered judgment for the plaintiff in a road traffic injury claim, apportioning liability 90:10, awarding damages and future medical expenses.

  • Negligence
  • Liability apportionment
  • General damages
  • Special damages
  • Future medical expenses
  • Contributory negligence
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Civil procedure [2026] KEHC 13365 (KLR)

Laudea Company Limited v Immaculate Njoki Karuru

The High Court dismissed an appeal over a real estate commission dispute, holding the company lacked proper authority to sue and the agreement was illegal for want of a valid agent’s licence.

  • Corporate authority to sue
  • Company resolution requirement
  • Illegality and unenforceable contracts
  • Estate agent licensing
  • Scope of appellate review on matters of law
  • Article 159(2)(d) and procedural technicalities
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