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Omar & 7 others (Members of Vitsangalaweni Community) v Muhsin (Environment and Land Appeal E016 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 5806 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEELC 5806 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
5806
Citation
[2025] KEELC 5806 (KLR)
Decided
31 July 2025
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Summary at a glance

TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a decree of the trial courtCoramYM ANGIMA
The court ordered a stay of execution of the decree and required the appellants to deposit Kshs.100,000 as security

Facts

The appellants are members of the Vitsangalaweni Community and filed an appeal against a decree of the trial court dated 07.03.2025 in MELC No. 1 of 2019. They sought a stay of execution of the decree pending the hearing and determination of their appeal.

Issues

  • Whether the stay of execution of the decree should be granted
  • What security should be deposited as a condition for the stay

Reasoning

The court found that the appeal raises substantial issues and that the appellants would suffer substantial loss without a stay, thus granting the stay.

Outcome

Appeal granted

Orders

  • Stay of execution of the decree
  • Deposit Kshs.100,000 as security

Remedies

  • Stay of execution of the decree

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Civil Procedure Rules
  • Civil Procedure Act
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