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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 12951 (KLR)

Mutunga v Republic

Mutunga v Republic (Criminal Appeal E015 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 12951 (KLR) (18 August 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Criminal Appeal E015 of 2025
Judge
["FN Kyambia"]

The conviction was upheld because the robbery with violence ingredients were clearly proved, and the appellant was linked to the offence by cogent circumstantial evidence: a Ceska pistol recovered from him was forensically matched to the spent cartridges and bullets recovered from the scene and the victims. The alleged contradictions on serial number and timing of recovery were minor and did not displace the prosecution case. Since the chain of circumstantial evidence remained intact and the appellant offered no explanation, the appeal failed.

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  • Robbery with violence
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Identification evidence
  • Recovery and ballistic linkage of firearm
  • Contradictions in prosecution evidence
  • Sentencing
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Constitutional law [2026] KEHC 13087 (KLR)

Citibank N. A Kenya Branch v Directorate of Criminal Investigations & 4 others

Citibank N. A Kenya Branch v Directorate of Criminal Investigations & 4 others (Petition E373 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 13087 (KLR) (Constitutional and Human Rights) (18 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Petition E373 of 2026
Judge
["G Mutai"]

The proposed interested party did not satisfy the conjunctive threshold for joinder: although it was the complainant in the criminal investigation, it did not demonstrate a distinct and proximate interest beyond what the respondents could present, nor prejudice that would result from its absence, nor any unique submissions necessary for fair determination. The court held that the respondents were capable of protecting the complainant’s position and that the petition could be fairly determined without joining the applicant.

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  • Joinder of interested party
  • Standing and identifiable stake
  • Challenge to criminal investigations
  • Conservatory orders
  • Whether complainant in criminal complaint must be joined in constitutional petition
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Civil procedure [2026] KEHC 13109 (KLR)

Maitethia v Momentum Credit Ltd

Maitethia v Momentum Credit Ltd (Miscellaneous Civil Application E183 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 13109 (KLR) (18 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Miscellaneous Civil Application E183 of 2025
Judge
["HM Nyaga"]

The court held that the subordinate court’s dismissal of the injunction application was a negative order, so there was nothing to stay; review could not be granted by the High Court because review belongs to the court that issued the order; however, the applicant gave a plausible explanation that the ruling may not have been available in time, so leave to appeal out of time was granted. The applicant failed to satisfy the Giella thresholds because the vehicle was security for a loan, default was shown, no proof of repayment was produced, irreparable harm was not established, and the balance o…

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  • Stay of execution
  • Review jurisdiction
  • Extension of time
  • Negative orders
  • Repossession of secured motor vehicle
  • Interlocutory injunction
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Copyright law [2026] KEHC 12981 (KLR)

Music Copyright Society of Kenya v Kenya Copyright Board & another

Music Copyright Society of Kenya v Kenya Copyright Board & another (Civil Appeal E077 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 12981 (KLR) (18 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Appeal E077 of 2025
Judge
["LP Kassan"]

The application for stay failed because the Tribunal merely dismissed the appeal and issued a negative order incapable of execution. The Appellant's request for an injunction pending appeal also failed because it would have granted the practical equivalent of a statutory licence where none existed, thereby altering the existing regulatory position. By contrast, KECOBO established a prima facie case for a temporary injunction, and the balance of convenience and public interest favoured preserving the licensing regime pending determination of the appeal.

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  • Collective management organisations
  • Licensing under section 46 of the copyright act
  • Stay of proceedings/decision
  • Interlocutory injunction pending appeal
  • Temporary injunction
  • Public interest in regulatory enforcement
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Civil procedure [2026] KEHC 12953 (KLR)

Jamaa Home and Mission Hospital v Mwenja (Suing on behalf of the Estate of Neville Ndungu Nganga -Deceased) & 2 others

Jamaa Home and Mission Hospital v Mwenja (Suing on behalf of the Estate of Neville Ndungu Nganga -Deceased) & 2 others (Civil Appeal E907 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 12953 (KLR) (Civ) (18 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Appeal E907 of 2024
Judge
["LP Kassan"]

The Appellant failed to show that the proposed evidence could not with reasonable diligence have been obtained and produced before the subordinate court. The evidence concerned the Appellant's own legal status, which was always within its knowledge, and the application sought to introduce a new defensive line after judgment. Admission would prejudice the Respondent and undermine finality. The motion was therefore dismissed.

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  • Additional evidence on appeal
  • Exercise of appellate discretion
  • Reasonable diligence
  • Finality of litigation
  • Prejudice to opposite party
  • Legal capacity / juristic personality
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Succession law [2026] KEMC 551 (KLR)

In re Estate of Chemung’ani (Deceased)

In re Estate of Chemung’ani (Deceased) (Succession Cause E258 of 2024) [2026] KEMC 551 (KLR) (18 August 2026) (Judgment)

Court
Magistrate's Court
Case number
Succession Cause E258 of 2024
Judge
["TO Omono"]

The Protester failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the deceased gave him 4 acres from the suit property. The supporting oral evidence was contradicted, the sale agreements showed the Protester had already disposed of portions of the alleged share, and no land surveyor’s report was produced to establish his current acreage or the exact extent of the alleged gift. The protest therefore failed, and the grant was confirmed in accordance with the consent mode of distribution.

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  • Confirmation of grant
  • Protest to confirmation of grant
  • Intestate succession
  • Distribution of estate property
  • Article 159 procedural technicalities
  • Burden of proof
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Civil procedure [2026] KEMC 729 (KLR)

Stery Company Ltd v Board of Management Bukembe High School & another

Stery Company Ltd v Board of Management Bukembe High School & another (Civil Suit E546 of 2024) [2026] KEMC 729 (KLR) (18 August 2026) (Judgment)

Court
Magistrate's Court
Case number
Civil Suit E546 of 2024
Judge
["TO Omono"]

The court held that the Defendant failed to specifically plead fraud, illegality or contravention of the PPADA as required by the Civil Procedure Rules, so it could not rely on that unpleaded defence. The evidence showed that the Defendant issued the LPO, received the goods, and executed payment vouchers acknowledging the debt. On that basis, the court found a valid and enforceable contract and held that only Kshs. 230,000/= remained unpaid.

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  • Enforceability of public procurement contracts
  • Pleading of illegality and fraud
  • Payment vouchers as evidence of part payment
  • Costs and interest on judgment debt
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Employment and labour law [2026] KEHC 13000 (KLR)

Waema v Match Masters Ltd

Waema v Match Masters Ltd (Civil Appeal E073 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 13000 (KLR) (18 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Appeal E073 of 2025
Judge
["DO Chepkwony"]

The appeal arose from a claim founded on an employment-related work injury under the Work Injury Benefits Act, so jurisdiction lay exclusively with the Employment and Labour Relations Court, not the High Court. The court therefore lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal and ordered its transfer to the Employment and Labour Relations Court at Milimani, Nairobi for directions.

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  • Exclusive jurisdiction of the employment and labour relations court
  • Work injury benefits act claims
  • Transfer of appeal for lack of jurisdiction
  • Appeals from magistrate’s court in employment disputes
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Civil procedure [2026] KEHC 13122 (KLR)

Linturi v M'Ethingia

Linturi v M'Ethingia (Civil Suit E005 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 13122 (KLR) (18 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Suit E005 of 2026
Judge
["HM Nyaga"]

The court held that it could not conclusively determine at the interlocutory stage whether the impugned political statements were manifestly defamatory or were political rhetoric requiring full trial interrogation, and therefore the applicant had not established a clear prima facie case; further, any proven reputational injury could be compensated by damages and the balance of convenience favored declining a blanket gag order that would improperly restrict political campaigning and expression.

Source excerpt

  • Temporary injunction
  • Prima facie case
  • Irreparable harm
  • Balance of convenience
  • Political speech
  • Freedom of expression
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Land law [2026] KEELC 5306 (KLR)

Kipkirwa v Mele (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E017 of 2026)

Kipkirwa v Mele (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E017 of 2026) [2026] KEELC 5306 (KLR) (18 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
Environment and Land Court
Case number
Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E017 of 2026
Judge
["J Ongondo"]

The court found it had power to issue precise interim preservation orders and, on the facts and common ground between the parties, partially allowed the application by preserving the existing position on the land, keeping registration in the respondent’s name, recognizing that the applicant is not in possession, and prohibiting alienation, subdivision, disposal, or permanent developments pending determination of the application and preliminary objection. The preliminary objection was directed to be heard first by written submissions.

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  • Status quo orders
  • Interim preservation orders
  • Preliminary objection
  • Sub judice
  • Res judicata
  • Possession and registration of land
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