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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13528 (KLR)

Fredrick Tom Mukabana v Republic

High Court revision on a cheating sentence: conviction was upheld, the fine-and-default imprisonment structure was found lawful, and custody credit of two days was ordered.

  • Cheating
  • Plea of guilty
  • Revisionary jurisdiction
  • Legality of sentence
  • Fine in lieu of imprisonment
  • Consecutive sentences
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13592 (KLR)

Joseph Muriithi Muthike v Republic

Criminal appeal judgment from the High Court at Kerugoya in Joseph Muriithi Muthike v Republic. The text provided states that the decision is still being processed.

  • Appeal
  • Judgment
  • Criminal-appeal
  • Criminal-procedure
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13540 (KLR)

Republic v John Waraga Njuki

The High Court at Kerugoya held that the prosecution had not established a prima facie case in a murder charge, and acquitted the accused at case-to-answer stage.

  • Murder
  • Prima facie case
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Malice aforethought
  • No case to answer
  • Bail surety discharge
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13523 (KLR)

James Sifa Kahindi v Republic

Criminal appeal at the High Court in Malindi. The supplied text identifies the parties and citation, but not the court’s substantive reasoning or outcome.

  • Appeal
  • Conviction
  • Sentence
  • Criminal-appeal
  • Criminal-procedure
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13552 (KLR)

Republic v Godfrey Mwakasungu Joel & Tahmeed Transporters Limited

The High Court allowed revision, set aside a magistrate’s release order, and held that seized narcotics-related property should not be released before trial and proper hearing.

  • Revision jurisdiction
  • Release of alleged exhibits
  • Supervisory jurisdiction of the high court
  • Narcotic drugs forfeiture
  • Right to be heard
  • Preservation of exhibits
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13591 (KLR)

Republic v Josphine Wanjiku

The High Court declined revision after the prosecution closed its case on its own motion, finding no illegality, irregularity, or impropriety in the trial court process.

  • Revision jurisdiction
  • Acquittal
  • Prosecution case closure
  • Trial court discretion
  • Article 165 supervisory jurisdiction
  • Section 362 criminal procedure code
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13534 (KLR)

Republic v Cecilia Maitha Nyaga

No-case-to-answer ruling in a murder charge: the High Court found the circumstantial evidence too weak to link Cecilia Maitha Nyaga to the killing.

  • Murder
  • Prima facie case
  • Circumstantial evidence
  • Malice aforethought
  • No case to answer
  • Burden of proof
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13568 (KLR)

Shadrack Musanzu Kazungu v Republic

Criminal appeal by Shadrack Musanzu Kazungu against the Republic in the High Court at Malindi. The judgment is recorded under neutral citation [2026] KEHC 13568 (KLR).

  • Appeal
  • Criminal-appeal
  • Criminal-procedure
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13563 (KLR)

Hamisi Ngalaa Chuphi v Republic

Criminal appeal in the High Court at Malindi by Hamisi Ngalaa Chuphi against the Republic. The available text states only that the decision was still being processed.

  • Appeal
  • Judgment
  • Criminal-appeal
  • Criminal-procedure
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Criminal law [2026] KEHC 13561 (KLR)

Christopher Marite Karoki (Suing through the Next of Friend Charles M. Karoki) v Republic

The High Court dismissed a revision challenging a third mental assessment order, but allowed detailed reports to be filed for the trial court’s section 162 review.

  • Revisionary jurisdiction
  • Fitness to plead/stand trial
  • Mental assessment of an accused person
  • Unsound mind under section 162 cpc
  • Fair trial rights
  • Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
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