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Nyambura v Ngugi (Environment and Land Case 281 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1015 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)

[2026] KEELC 1015 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
1015
Citation
[2026] KEELC 1015 (KLR)
Decided
24 February 2026
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TypeLand and Environment CasePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramMN GICHERU
Holding

The Plaintiff is not the registered owner of the suit land. The Defendant is entitled to the orders of injunction. The firm of T.M. Njoroge Advocates is allowed to come on record instead of Mbue Ndegwa and Co. Advocates.

Facts

The Plaintiff sued the Defendant for possession of the suit land, which was previously awarded to the Plaintiff in a judgment dated 19-4-2018.

Issues

  1. Who is the registered owner of the suit land.
  2. Whether warrants of arrest against the Defendant can be lifted by this Court.
  3. Whether the Defendant has proved that he is entitled to the orders of injunction.
  4. Whether the firm of T.M. Njoroge Advocates should be allowed to come on record instead of Mbue Ndegwa and Co. Advocates.

Reasoning

The Plaintiff was previously awarded Kshs. 200,000/= plus costs but no land in a judgment dated 19-4-2018. The Defendant is the registered owner of the suit land and has established a prima facie case for the orders of injunction.

Outcome

The notice of motion dated 24-7-2025 is allowed in terms of prayer 2 only and the one dated 1-8-2025 is allowed in terms of prayer (b).

Orders

  • The Defendant is entitled to the orders of injunction.
  • The firm of T.M. Njoroge Advocates is allowed to come on record instead of Mbue Ndegwa and Co. Advocates.

Remedies

  • Injunction for the Defendant.
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