Nyambura v Ngugi (Environment and Land Case 281 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1015 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)
- 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
- Who is the registered owner of the suit land.
- Whether warrants of arrest against the Defendant can be lifted by this Court.
- Whether the Defendant has proved that he is entitled to the orders of injunction.
- 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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