Abdurahman v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E095 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 11245 (KLR) (21 July 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 11245 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KIBERA MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL APPLICATION E095 OF 2026 DR KAVEDZA, J JULY 21, 2026 BETWEEN SALMA ABDURAHMAN ....................................................................... APPLICANT AND REPUBLIC ............................................................................................ RESPONDENT RULING 1. The Applicant filed a Notice of Motion dated 4th November 2025 seeking, inter alia, orders of anticipatory bail arising from proceedings in Makadara Chief Magistrate's Court Criminal Case No. E5480 of 2025, Republic v Nicholas Kipkoech. The application invokes this Court's jurisdiction to grant appropriate constitutional and statutory relief pending the determination of the criminal proceedings. 2. Upon considering the application, the Court finds that the impugned proceedings originate from the Makadara Chief Magistrate's Court, which falls under the supervisory and territorial jurisdiction of the High Court sitting at Makadara. Consequently, this Court lacks the requisite territorial jurisdiction to entertain the application 3. In the circumstances, the Notice of Motion dated 4th November 2025 is incompetent and is struck out. The Applicant is at liberty to present the application before the High Court with the appropriate territorial jurisdiction. Orders accordingly. RULING DATED AND DELIVERED VIRTUALLY THIS 21ST DAY OF JULY 2026 D. KAVEDZA JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/11245/eng@2026-07-21 1
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