Kenyan case law
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Njagi v Mwathi & 5 others (Environment and Land Case E026 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1962 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal was filed out of time, and the court sets aside the decision of the Cabinet Secretary for Lands dated 10/12/2018 in Minister’s Land Appeal No. 239 of 2000.
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Onyonah ( Suing for and on behalf of the Estate of Daniel Owiti Onyona alias Owiti Onyona) v Kasera. (Sued as the administrator of the Estate of Samuel Oulu Kasera) (Environment and Land Appeal E050 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1017 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The judgment and orders of the trial court are upheld.
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KTK Advocates v National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) & 3 others (Environment and Land Case E311 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1076 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is struck out with no order as to costs.
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Kiiru v Absa Bank Kenya PLC & another (Environment and Land Case 45 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1037 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the application merited and orders that the status quo be maintained pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
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Mugo v Kimathi (Land Case E001 of 2025 & E002 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 1201 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The defendant has acquired ownership of five (5) acres out of the suit land through adverse possession and is decreed to vacate the land within 60 days from today.
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Mwangi v Ikahu (Environment and Land Appeal E052 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1074 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appeal is dismissed with costs. The Judgment and Decree of the Subordinate Court in Thika MCCC No. 966 of 2013 is hereby affirmed. The Appellant is granted 45 days to remove his structures and building materials from LR RUIRU/KIU BLOCK 12/329, in default of which the Respondent is at liberty to execute the Eviction Order.
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Seset & 2 others (Suing as the legal representatives of the Estate of Chebor Kiprop Kalikwon) v Psinen (Environment and Land Case E025 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1018 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as it is not made in good faith and there is no explanation for the delay.
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Bwosiemo & 2 others v Ngingo t/a Muchangi Nduati & Company Advocates (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Application 25 of 2022) [2026] KEELC 1045 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the application with no orders as to costs, finding no error in principle by the Taxing Master in the assessment of her ruling.
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Manyasa (Suing as Personal Representative of the Mapesa Eshitemi) v Mapesa & another (Environment and Land Appeal E026 of 2023) [2026] KEELC 1127 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as it lacks merit
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Ngara & another v Mati & another (Environment and Land Case 141 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1960 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Plaintiffs have acquired title over Embu/Gangara/3299 through adverse possession. The 1st Defendant is directed to execute the necessary documents to facilitate the transfer of the land to the Plaintiffs within 60 days of the judgment.
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Gachu v Kirathi & 3 others (Environment and Land Appeal E004 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1068 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Appellant's application is granted. The Orders made on 21/5/2025 for costs to the Appellant are vacated. Each Party bears its own costs.
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Kinuthia & another (Suing as Representatives of the Estate of Samson Kinuthia Ndungu (Deceased)) v Gichure (Enviromental and Land Originating Summons E019 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1049 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The motion is dismissed as the Plaintiffs have not complied with the clear directions given on how the Defendant was to be served.
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Ndiba (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of the Late Samuel Ndiba Kihara) v Ndiba & 18 others (Environment and Land Case E005 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1031 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted in part, and the status quo is maintained pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
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Mburu v Chege & 2 others (Land Case 01 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1016 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Plaintiff did not prove that he paid the entire purchase price and that the transaction was not fraudulent. The court did not issue an order of cancellation and rectification of the register. The court also did not find sufficient evidence for mesne profits or trespass.
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Kasmani (Suing as lawful attorney and agent Of Asgarali Abdulshakur Kasmani) v Kasmani & 2 others (Land Case E285 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1065 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ An order of status quo is made, prohibiting the 1st defendant from making any further transactions on LR 1870/1/347, such as sub-division or alienation, and to preserve it pending the full hearing and determination of the matter.
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Okongo & another v Akali & another (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E023 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1153 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the application with costs to the respondents
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Azam Motoring Logistics Ltd v Lolmodooni & 2 others (Land Case E006 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1238 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The plaintiff's claim for a permanent injunction is allowed, and the defendants are restrained from trespassing on the land.
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Odongo & another v Superior Homes (Kenya) PLC (Environment and Land Appeal E017 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1036 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The status quo be maintained pending hearing and determination of the Appellant/Application’s Notice of Motion Applications dated 17th March 2025 and 19th March 2025 on merit.
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Nyambura v Ngugi (Environment and Land Case 281 of 2017) [2026] KEELC 1015 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ 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.
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Watetu & another v Watetu & another (As Trustees of Angel Kasese Musomba & Wangui Musomba) (Environment and Land Case E034 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 998 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court allowed the review of the judgment and allowed the sale of the suit property.
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Macharia & another (Both Suing Under Power of Attorney of their Father Peter Macharia Kimani) v Mugwe & 2 others (Environment and Land Appeal E020 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1035 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st Respondent.
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Bundi v Wambu t/a Chador Auctioneers (Environment and Land Miscellaneous Case E036 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 987 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Taxation Ruling is set aside in its entirety, the appeal is admitted, the Respondent's costs are remitted for fresh taxation, and the Applicant is granted leave to proceed with the case.
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Mwangi v Kuria (Land Case Appeal E042 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1025 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the motion to allow the firm of M/s Kirubi, Mwangi Ben and Co. Advocates to come on record for the appellant in place of M/s Kibe Njoroge and Co. Advocates and grants a stay of execution of the judgment and decree of the Court issued in Murang’a Chief Magistrate Court Case No. MCELC No. E084 of 2024 pending the hearing and determination of this appeal.
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Thika Grove Chania Limited & 2 others v County Government of Murang’a & 2 others (Environment and Planning Petition E002 of 2025) [2026] KEELC 1023 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismisses the motion for interlocutory orders as the Petitioners have not met the threshold for issue of conservatory orders.
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Dur Dur Transportation Company Limited v Kenya Poultry Development Limited & another (Environment and Land Case E099 of 2024) [2026] KEELC 1041 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the injunction to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the suit.