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Kenya's Court of Appeal cut a road accident payout by holding the injured driver 10% to blame for not avoiding a tanker that crossed the cen

Kenya's Court of Appeal cut a road accident damages award, holding the victim ten percent to blame for not avoiding a lorry that crossed int

The Environment and Land Court in Machakos dismissed two brothers' claim that family land was held in trust for them, largely because their

Kenya's Environment and Land Court ruled a land buyer who stopped paying instalments breached the sale agreement and must forfeit his deposi

Kenya's Court of Appeal confirmed a chef was unfairly dismissed by an employer who denied employing him, but cut his compensation to the amo

Kenya's Environment and Land Court confirmed that owning land is not enough to win a trespass case — you need a surveyor to prove the actual

Kenya's Court of Appeal confirmed NEMA must pay its lawyers non-practice and prosecutorial allowances because public bodies must follow Publ

Kenya's Narok Land Court ruled that an allotment letter alone proves nothing—you must accept the offer and pay the required fees to own the

A Kenyan court confirmed that an allotment letter alone does not prove land ownership — you must prove payment and compliance with all its c

Kenya's Environment and Land Court threw out a trespass claim because the landowner never proved where the plot boundary actually was.

Kenya's Court of Appeal confirmed the forced sale of Eldoret land after finding the seller's forgery claims unproven and the buyer's payment

Missing a settlement payment doesn't automatically bar your right to appeal the final damages awarded in a Kenyan court.

If your injury damages are low, the High Court can increase them if comparable cases and inflation suggest a higher amount is fair.

A withdrawn criminal charge does not automatically negate civil liability for damages in a Kenyan accident claim.

Unchallenged medical evidence of abuse must be considered by the court, even if the respondent fails to appear or contest the claim.

If a lower court awards too little money for serious injuries, a higher court can step in and increase the compensation.

If you sue for injuries, the court will reduce large damage awards if you fully recovered without permanent disability.

If the opposing side fails to produce key evidence or prove ownership, the court can dismiss your case, even if you missed the deadline.

Companies are usually not legally responsible for employee assaults committed out of personal vengeance, even if the employee was on duty.

Employers who initiate criminal proceedings against employees without sufficient evidence or cause can be held liable for damages.

If you suffer severe injuries in an accident, the High Court can significantly increase your compensation beyond the initial award.

The Court of Appeal confirmed that family land secretly concealed during succession proceedings can be reclaimed, and trusts over land must

If your compensation for injuries seems too low, an appeal can lead to a higher award if the original amount was clearly below fair market v

Severe injuries like amputation require adequate compensation; appeals can increase damages if the initial award was too low.