Search Kenyan case briefs

A Makueni court has temporarily blocked the National Land Commission from implementing recommendations that would have forced a landowner to

A Kenyan court allowed a citizen to seek a mandamus order forcing the Ministry of Education to pay a court-awarded debt of over Kshs. 1.4 mi

Kenya's Employment Court struck out a constitutional petition, confirming employment disputes must start as a Memorandum of Claim, not a pet

Kenya's Court of Appeal allowed a prisoner to appeal ten years late, ruling that justice outweighs missed deadlines in criminal cases.

Kenya's Court of Appeal excused a two-year filing delay by imprisoned appellants, showing courts prioritise substantive justice over strict

The Court of Appeal dismissed a second attempt to extend appeal time because the applicant hid his earlier failed application and never expl

Kenya's Court of Appeal gave a death-row inmate a second chance to appeal, ruling that justice outweighs missed deadlines in criminal cases.

Kenya's Court of Appeal gave a death-row inmate three years late to appeal another chance, because prison made filing properly difficult.

Kenya's Court of Appeal gave a prisoner extra time to appeal his 150-year murder sentence, accepting that being in prison explained the dela

Kenya's Court of Appeal gave a prisoner more time to appeal because prison transfers delayed his paperwork and the State never disputed his

A Nairobi court ordered police to arrest two senior county officials who ignored a judgment, showing Kenyan courts will jail officials who r

Kenya's Court of Appeal dismissed a robbery appeal, confirming that second appeals can only challenge legal errors, not re-argue facts.

Kenya's Court of Appeal upheld three robbery-with-violence convictions and death sentences, confirming that unexplained possession of stolen

Kenya's Court of Appeal refused bail to two convicted appellants, confirming that arguable grounds and illness alone do not justify release

Kenya's Court of Appeal upheld a life sentence for robbery with violence, confirming that unexplained fingerprints at a crime scene can sust

A Kenyan court acquitted a driver of careless driving because police failed to gather basic accident evidence, proving that an accident alon

Kenya's Court of Appeal ruled you don't need permission to appeal late if your notice of appeal was already filed on time.

Kenya's Court of Appeal allowed a six-year-late criminal appeal, showing courts prioritise justice and liberty over strict deadlines.

Kenya's Court of Appeal allowed a prisoner to appeal late, ruling that justice outweighs missed deadlines when liberty is at stake.

Kenya's Court of Appeal gave a murder convict five months late to appeal because justice outweighed strict deadlines.

Kenya's Court of Appeal gave a life-sentence convict more time to appeal, confirming courts weigh justice, not just missed deadlines.

Kenya's Court of Appeal gave a robbery convict a second chance to appeal, ruling that even unopposed extension applications must still justi

Kenya's Court of Appeal gave a life-sentenced prisoner more time to appeal, ruling that imprisonment and missing court documents justify fil

Kenya's Court of Appeal gave a convicted man 21 extra days to appeal because his short delay and lack of legal help were understandable.