Omusundi v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & 2 others (Environment and Land Petition E002 of 2023) [2025] KEELC 6670 (KLR) (2 October 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 6670
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 6670 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2025
Summary at a glance
TypePetitionPostureApplication to set aside and reinstate an applicationCoramOMBWAYO
The application is dismissed with costs.
Facts
Susan Kiprono and her family filed an application on 15th October, 2024, which was dismissed on 27th January, 2025. The 2nd interested party was present in court but her call dropped. The 1st interested party filed an application on 10th April, 2025, seeking contempt of court.
Issues
- Ownership of a disputed parcel of land
- Delay in filing the application
Reasoning
The court dismissed the application due to the applicant's failure to explain satisfactorily why her advocate failed to attend court on the 27th of January 2025, and the applicant's delay in filing the application.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Application dated 15th October, 2024 and 26th November, 2024 to be reinstated and heard on priority basis
- Application dated 10th April, 2025 to be stayed pending the hearing
Authorities cited
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