Mwangu & another v Muumbi (Environment and Land Case E036 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 759 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 759
- Citation
- [2026] KEELC 759 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 February 2026
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TypeLand AdjudicationPostureAppeal from a decision to strike out the Plaintiffs' suitCoramEO OBAGA
Holding
The Plaintiffs' suit is res judicata and is hereby struck out with costs to the Defendant.
Facts
The Plaintiffs claimed adverse possession over 15.5 acres of land parcel No. Makueni/Kalii/739, while the Defendant claimed sole ownership. The Plaintiffs' parents had previously litigated over the same land, and a decision was made in their favor.
Issues
- Ownership of land parcel No. Makueni/Kalii/739
- Adverse possession claim by Plaintiffs
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiffs' claim is barred by the doctrine of res judicata as the ownership of the land parcel was finally determined in a previous case.
Outcome
The Plaintiffs' suit is struck out with costs to the Defendant.
Orders
- The Plaintiffs' suit is struck out with costs to the Defendant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act Cap 21
- Land Adjudication Act
Cases cited (4)
- Omondi v National Bank of Kenya Limited and Others (2001) EA 177
- C. K. Bett Traders Ltd & 2 Others v Kennedy Mwangi & Another (2021) eKLR
- Charity Njanja Mwaniki (Suing on her behalf and 8 others siblings v James Mwaniki Gaturu & Another (2017) eKLR
- ET v Attorney General (Supra)
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