Explore selected decisions from the courts of Kenya across a broad range of legal subjects. Search the collection by case name, year, focus area or case number. The collection provides access to case details, key legal issues, decision summaries and available judgments. It is intended to make Kenya case law easier to find and use for research, education and public information.

About This Collection

The Kenya Case Law collection forms part of NIPJD, Nooktoria’s broader collection of court decisions from jurisdictions across Africa. It includes selected Kenyan decisions across a broad range of legal subjects.

Each available case record may include:

  • The parties, court, judge and case number;
  • The legal issues considered by the court;
  • A summary of the facts and arguments;
  • The court’s decision and reasoning;
  • The final orders made;
  • The significance of the decision; and
  • A copy of or link to the judgment, when available.

Nooktoria continues to expand this collection as additional Kenyan judgments and reliable case information become available.

Browse Kenya Court Decisions

Case NameFocus AreaCase No.More Information
Republic v. Kenya Association of Music Producerts & 4 othersLicense Fees and Tariffs; Copyright Act; Locus Standi; Judicial Review; Ex parte; Collecting Society; Collective Management Organizations; CMosCivil Case No. 335 of 2013More
Cascade Company Limited vs KAMP-PRISK & 2 othersProtection of Rights; Civil Procedures; Copyright; Sound Recording; Musical Works; LicensingPetition No. 7 of 2014More
Xpedia Management Limited & 4 others v Attorney General & 5 othersConstitutionality of Section 30A of the Copyright Act; Copyright Owners; Sound Recording; Musical Works; Licensing; Collective Management Organizations; CMOs; Collecting SocietyPetition No. 317 OF 2015More
Njenga & Odewale v Masitsa & 2 others [2013]Copyright Infriment; Literary WorksCivil Case No. 490 of 2013More

Disclaimer

The case summaries and other information provided in this collection are for research, educational and public-information purposes. They do not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the complete judgment and applicable legislation when conducting legal research.