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The High Court dismissed an appeal against a Kshs. 300,000 personal injury award, holding the magistrate properly assessed the medical evidence and damages.
Wangui v Republic (Criminal Appeal E141 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4686 (KLR) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, quashed a conviction for indecent act with a child, and set aside a 10-year sentence for lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
The court convicted Haron Barasa Wanyonyi alias Baba Lao of grievous harm after finding eyewitness evidence, medical evidence, and common intention proved the charge.
The Court of Appeal allowed a second appeal in a defilement case, holding that the delay in reporting, questionable medical evidence, and unresolved defence issues made the conviction unsafe.
The Court of Appeal dismissed a second appeal against a grievous harm conviction, holding the injury was proved, contradictions were immaterial, and re-evaluation was proper.
The Court of Appeal upheld Boniface Barasa’s murder conviction, rejecting provocation and malice aforethought challenges, but substituted the death sentence with 25 years’ imprisonment.
Mwangi v Republic (Criminal Application E003 of 2026)
The Court of Appeal granted leave to appeal out of time after finding the applicant’s explanation for delay plausible and noting the application was unopposed.
The Court of Appeal dismissed a second appeal in a defilement conviction, holding that the plea was properly taken, the medical report was admissible, and no material contradictions were shown.
Oyoo v Huka [2025] KEHC 10589 (KLR)
High Court appeal on personal injury damages allowed. The court found the trial magistrate failed to consider a defence medical report and reduced general damages from Ksh. 2,000,000 to Ksh. 800,000.
Janet v Murithi [2025] KEHC 9826 (KLR)
High Court at Chuka dismissed a damages appeal, holding the appellant failed to prove a fracture and that Kshs. 120,000 was not an excessive award.
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