Mogeni & 2 others v Tinega (Sung as the Legal Representative of the Estate of Nahashon tinega Kurura) (Civil Appeal (Application) E253 of 2024) [2026] KECA 631 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 631
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 631 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for stay of execution pending appealCoramH. A. OMONDI, L. KIMARU, JOEL NGUGI
Holding
The application is allowed, and there shall be a stay of execution of the judgment and decree of the Environment and Land Court pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
Facts
The Applicants (Mogeni brothers) and the Respondent (Tinega) are in dispute over land parcel SFT/EKERUBO/26 in Nyamira County. The Respondent claimed the land was unlawfully occupied by the Applicants, who contested the claim.
Issues
- Whether the appeal is arguable
- Whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory if the stay is not granted
Reasoning
The Applicants have demonstrated at least one arguable ground of appeal, and eviction would irreversibly alter the status quo pending the appeal.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- Stay of execution of the judgment and decree of the Environment and Land Court pending the hearing and determination of the appeal
Remedies
- Preservation of the status quo pending determination of the appeal
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