Muriuki v Gichuki & 2 others (Civil Appeal E008 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5036 (KLR) (16 April 2026) (Ruling)

Muriuki v Gichuki & 2 others (Civil Appeal E008 of 2023) [2026] KEHC 5036 (KLR) (16 April 2026) (Ruling)

The applicant was not served and was not a party to the appeal; any orders adverse to him are a nullity and must be set aside. The appeal is allowed, contempt proceedings are dismissed, and each party bears its own costs.

Citation
[2026] KEHC 5036 (KLR)
Parties
1st Appellant / Respondent: Julius Gichuki; 2nd Respondent / Appellant: Joseph Irungu; Respondent: The Honorable Attorney General; Applicant: Samuel Maina Muriuki
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
16 April 2026
Case Number
Civil Appeal E008 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Ruling on Application for Review and Stay of Execution
Outcome
Application partly allowed; adverse orders against applicant set aside; appeal allowed; contempt proceedings dismissed; each party to bear its own costs; file closed.
Legal Topics
Review of Judgment, Stay of Execution, Contempt of Court, Joinder of Parties, Costs
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Judicial Review Review of Judgment Stay of Execution Contempt of Court Joinder of Parties Costs

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Parties

Julius Gichuki

1st Appellant / Respondent

Joseph Irungu

2nd Respondent / Appellant

The Honorable Attorney General

Respondent

Samuel Maina Muriuki

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Ruling on Application for Review and Stay of Execution

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was properly served and joined as a party to the appeal
  2. 2 Whether the ex parte judgment should be set aside for lack of service
  3. 3 Whether orders adverse to the applicant should be set aside

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was not served and was not a party to the appeal; any orders adverse to him are a nullity and must be set aside. The appeal is allowed, contempt proceedings are dismissed, and each party bears its own costs.

Court Disposition

Application partly allowed; adverse orders against applicant set aside; appeal allowed; contempt proceedings dismissed; each party to bear its own costs; file closed.

Orders

  • Adverse orders against applicant set aside.
  • Appeal allowed.