Karanja v Muthike & 2 others (Civil Appeal E040 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 3093 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 3093 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KERUGOYA CIVIL APPEAL E040 OF 2024 EM MURIITHI, J FEBRUARY 12, 2026 BETWEEN PETERSON KINYUA KARANJA ......................................................... APPELLANT AND MICHAEL WARUI MUTHIKE .................................................... 1ST RESPONDENT MONARCH INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED ................... 2ND RESPONDENT GIANT AUCTIONEERS .............................................................. 3RD RESPONDENT RULING 1. Upon hearing the application dated 13/01/2026 and Replying Affidavit of the 1st Respondent of 23/01/2026, the Court finds merit in the application for extension of time to comply with orders of the Court for deposit of a Bank Guarantee as security for the appeal. 2. The Court, however, directs that the Bank Guarantee shall be expressed to cover the full decretal sum of Ksh.930,000, together with costs and interest that shall accrue from the decretal sum and costs as stated in order of the Court dated 28/10/2025. 3. The Court extends the period for compliance by a further fourteen (14) days. 4. In default, execution to issue. Order accordingly. DATED AND DELIVERED THIS 12TH OF FEBRUARY 2026. EDWARD M. MURIITHI JUDGE Appearances: https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/3093/eng@2026-02-12 1
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Mr. Kathigiu for Mr. Magee for the Appellant/ Applicant. Ms. Naliaka for Mr. Kiama for the 1st Respondent. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/3093/eng@2026-02-12 2
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