https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/6603
The court exercised discretion in the interests of justice to give the Defendant a last chance to be heard, but tied that indulgence to strict timelines and payment of costs and witness expenses; failing compliance, the matter would proceed to formal proof.
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 6603 (KLR)
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Skynet Media (K) Limited; Defendant: County Government of Taita Taveta
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Civil Case E002 of 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Case / Ruling on Adjournment Request Before Formal Proof After Interlocutory Judgment
- Outcome
- Adjournment allowed on conditions.
- Judges
- ["A Mshila"]
- Legal Topics
- Interlocutory Judgment, Formal Proof, Adjournment, Setting Aside Judgment, Costs
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Skynet Media (K) Limited
Plaintiff
County Government of Taita Taveta
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil Case / Ruling on Adjournment Request Before Formal Proof After Interlocutory Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Defendant should be granted indulgence to file an application to set aside the interlocutory judgment.
- 2 What conditions should attach to the adjournment request before formal proof proceeds.
Ratio Decidendi
The court exercised discretion in the interests of justice to give the Defendant a last chance to be heard, but tied that indulgence to strict timelines and payment of costs and witness expenses; failing compliance, the matter would proceed to formal proof.
Court Disposition
Adjournment allowed on conditions.
Orders
- Notice of Appointment of Advocate to be filed and served within seven (7) days.
- Application to set aside the interlocutory judgment and draft defence to be filed and served within seven (7) days.
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Skynet Media (K) Limited v County Government of Taita Taveta (Civil Case E002 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 6603 (KLR) (13 May 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 6603 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Voi Civil Case E002 of 2025 A Mshila, J May 13, 2026 Between Skynet Media (K) Limited Plaintiff and County Government of Taita Taveta Defendant Ruling 1.The matter was set for formal proof today when Counsel for the County Government of Taita Taveta appeared and requested for indulgence of seven (7) days to file a requisite application to set aside the interlocutory judgment and be properly placed on record. 2.In the interest of justice so that the Defendant may be given the last chance to be heard, this Court will allow the application for adjournment on the following conditions:-i.The Notice of Appointment of Advocate be filed and served within seven (7) days.ii.The requisite documents be filed and served within seven (7) days as well:- That is application to set aside the interlocutory judgment. Draft defence. iii.The Defendant to pay Advocates costs Kshs. 5,000/= and witness expenses of Kshs. 50,000/= within seven (7) days hereof. 3.In default matter do proceed to formal proof hearing on 24th June, 2026.Orders accordingly. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2026 IN OPEN COURT AT VOI HIGH COURT.A. MSHILAJUDGEIn the presence of:-Court Assistants: Millicent/EghwaMagolo for PlaintiffNo appearance by Defendants