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Kirui v Koros & another (Environment and Land Case E021 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 2793 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Ruling)

[2026] KEELC 2793 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment and Land Court
Case number
2793
Citation
[2026] KEELC 2793 (KLR)
Decided
7 May 2026
Judge
LA Omollo
Parties
raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeLand Registration ActPostureInterlocutory application for a restriction on landCoramLA Omollo
Holding

The application is granted in the interim, a restriction is placed on Kericho/Chemoiben/2670 to prevent any further dealings on the property until the transfer and registration process is completed.

Facts

The Plaintiff/Applicant seeks a restriction on land Kericho/Chemoiben/2670 pending the transfer and registration process. The Plaintiff/Applicant claims a valid written sale agreement, proof of payment, and the 1st Defendant/Respondent's refusal to transfer the land.

Issues

  1. Whether the Applicant has established a prima facie case to warrant the grant of a restriction.
  2. Whether a restriction can lawfully be placed over the entire parcel even where the Applicant purchased only a portion thereof.
  3. Whether the preservation of the suit property pending hearing is necessary to prevent injustice.
  4. Whether the Applicant is entitled to costs of the application.

Reasoning

The Court finds that the application has merit and that a restriction should be placed pending the hearing and determination of the suit.

Outcome

Interim order granted

Orders

  • A restriction is placed on Kericho/Chemoiben/2670 to prevent any further dealings on the property until the transfer and registration process is completed.

Remedies

  • Interim order granting a restriction

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Land Registration Act
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Mrao Ltd vs First American Bank of Kenya Ltd & 2 Others
  • David Macharia Kinyuru vs District Land Registrar, Naivasha & another
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