The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Kenneth Kanyarati & 2 others v Inspector General of Police Director of Criminal Investigations Department & 2 others [2015] eKLR (Petition 379 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117273 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Machakos | Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd v Julius Muumbwa [2015] eKLR (Civil Appeal 43 of 2007); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117787 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Eldoret | Elijah Kipkenei Kimagai v Republic [2016] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 121 of 2016); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/130843 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Malindi | Twaher Abdulkarim Mohammed v Mwathethe Adamson Kadenge & 2 others [2015] eKLR (Civil Appeal 45 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117023 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT MALINDI (CORAM: MAKHANDIA... |
| High Court at Machakos | Benjo Transporters Limited v Peter Kithunga Ndone[2016]eKLR (Civil Appeal 13a of 2012); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117793 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Republic v National Social Security Fund & 2 others Ex Parte Real Appraisal Limited [2015] eKLR (Miscellaneous Civil Application 446 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117282 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Republic v Jecinta Wairimu Nungari [2015] eKLR (Criminal Case 105 of 2013); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117297 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | In re Adoption of Baby C K [2016] eKLR (Adoption Cause 259 of 2015 (OS)); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/131122 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Republic vs Director of Lands and Urban Planning, Government of Makueni County Exparte Edward Mutinda & 15 others [2015] eKLR (JR. 187 of 2014); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117300 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA... |
| High Court at Machakos | Geoffrey Sila Mutungi v Nahashon Wambua Mwangangi & another [2015] eKLR (Civil Case 390 of 2011); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117816 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Meru | Republic v Benjamin Kithinji & 2 others [2015] eKLR (Criminal Case 63 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118585 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU... |
| High Court at Kisumu | Dennis Elijah v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 89 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117310 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Machakos | Irene Syokau v Baya Nyanje Baya [2015] eKLR (Civil Appeal 234 of 2013); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117822 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Kakamega | Musau Ndunda & 2 others v Kakamega County Director of Education & 13 others [2015] eKLR (Civil Case 10 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117056 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Supreme Court of Kenya | Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission v Jane Cheperenger & 2 others [2015] eKLR (Civil Application 36 of 2014); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117063 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF KENYA (... |
| High Court at Machakos | M N W v Boniface Musyoka Munyao[2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 70 of 2007); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117860 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | John Wakaro Ndegwa & 2 others v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 204 of 2012); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117349 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Jack Mwangi Simon v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 371 of 2007); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117097 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation v Richardson & David Limited & another [2017] eKLR (Civil Appeal 66 of 2016); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/146282 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: GITHINJI... |
| High Court at Kisumu | Dennis Okoth Ooko v Gabriel Ogutu Kachero & another [2015] eKLR (Succession Cause 1121 of 2013); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117098 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Isaack Mathenge Gitonga v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 107 of 2012); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118635 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | James Ngunjiri Maina v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 48 of 2014); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118639 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Siaya | Benard Omondi Oduakado v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 35 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117361 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nakuru | Daniel Maina Wanyoike v Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd [2015] eKLR (Cause 45 of 2014); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117121 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR... |
| High Court at Machakos | Republic v Fredrick Mbithi Kaloki [2015] eKLR (Criminal Case 5 of 2010); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117889 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Machakos | Maingi Mbinzu & 314 others v County Council Of Kitui & others [2015] eKLR (Civil Case 107 of 2010); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117890 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Kisumu | David Onganyi Alela v Republic [2015] eKLR (Misc Application 29 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117126 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Meru | Republic v Stephen Mururu & another [2015] eKLR (Criminal Case 18 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118662 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Josephine Kalwenge Nzoka v Kenya Power and Lighting Co. Ltd & another [2015] eKLR (Civil Appeal 228 of 2003); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118664 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Stephen Gichugi Gichigo & 2 others v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 44 of 2013); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117132 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Kisumu | Wilson Oketch Dachi v Republic [2015] eKLR (Misc Application 72 of 2012); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117135 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Joshua Bundi Nganatha v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 70 of 2014); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117137 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Kakamega | Robai Kadili Agufa & another v Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd [2015] eKLR (Civil Appeal 80 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117138 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Eldoret | S K S v J J K [2015] eKLR (Civil Appeal 77 of 2008); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/134555 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Machakos | Teresia Kavili Maingi v Mwenzwa Maingi & another [2015] eKLR (Succession Cause 89 of 2015); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118172 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Isaac Mwangi Wanuyu v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 84 of 2012); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118698 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Duncan Kiprop v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 79 of 2014); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118708 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Musa Kibet Okumu & 2 others v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 2 of 2014); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118711 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | James Mwangi Njuguna v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 77 of 2013); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118717 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Wanjihia Mwai v Republic [2016]eKLR (Criminal Appeal Case 65 of 2008); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118723 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Peter Wahiga Kabiru & 2 others v Republic [2016] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 30 of 2014, 95 & 98 of 2013 (Consolidated)); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118728 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Anthony Mwangi Kimani & another v Wilson Kirimi Koome [2015] eKLR (Civil Appeal 541 of 2003); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118481 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Meru | Republic v Samwel Mwangi Kihara & 3 others [2015] eKLR (Criminal Case 90 of 2014); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/119518 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU... |
| High Court at Nyeri | Stephen Gichuki Gichigo & another v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 45 of 2013); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/118760 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Busia | Joseph Mubasa Murinda v Peter Maloba Murinda [2015] eKLR (Succession Cause 254 of 2011); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117231 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Benson Muhia Muigai v Republic [2015] eKLR (Criminal Appeal 326 of 2012); (15 December 2015); | 15 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/119025 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA A... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Ann Kawira Kanga v Attorney General & another [2015] eKLR (Petition 435 of 2013); (14 December 2015); | 14 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117264 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Kenya Pharmaceutical Association v City Council of Nairobi & 2 other [2015] eKLR (Miscellaneous Civil Application 135 of 2007); (14 December 2015); | 14 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117269 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Lipisha Consortium Limited & another v Safaricom Limited [2015] eKLR (Petition 512 of 2015); (14 December 2015); | 14 Dec 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/117270 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |
| High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) | Speaker, Nakuru County Assembly & 46 others v Commission on Revenue Allocation & 3 others [2015] eKLR (Petition 368 of 2014); (20 February 2015); | 20 Feb 2015 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/105981 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT... |